J. Scott Hogan

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Scott Hogan joined Dykema following nearly two decades of experience in federal investigations, prosecutions and civil litigation in the Department of Justice. He recently served as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, where he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, supervising the district’s Criminal, Civil, and Appellate divisions and providing counsel to the United States Attorney on all legal and operational matters affecting the district and its 200+ employees.

Prior to this role, Scott served as the Civil Chief, supervising all civil investigations and litigation across the district. He managed complex cases involving the False Claims Act, Controlled Substances Act, and various other federal statutes, achieving significant recoveries for the government in industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and government procurement.

Beginning his career as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in 2007, Scott held various leadership positions, including Affirmative Civil Enforcement Coordinator and Deputy Civil Chief, where he led affirmative civil enforcement investigation and cases and supervised defensive litigation impacting the federal government. His extensive experience includes handling complex qui tam investigations and cases, fraud and regulatory investigations, and constitutional challenges, making him a formidable advocate in federal court. 

Before joining the U.S. Attorney's Office, Scott practiced commercial litigation at a major Texas-based law firm, where he honed his skills in complex legal matters.

Scott is committed to delivering exceptional legal services and is recognized for his expertise in federal law enforcement and civil litigation. As a member of Dykema, he continues to leverage his extensive background to provide clients with strategic guidance and effective representation.

    • SMU Dedman School of Law, J.D.
    • Texas Wesleyan University, B.B.A.
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    • Texas

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Press Releases4.7.25

Former Federal Prosecutors Leigha Simonton and Scott Hogan Join Dykema’s Dallas Office

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Leigha Simonton and Scott Hogan…

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