Baron & Budd, P.C.

Baron & Budd, P.C. is a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ law firm with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals, families, public entities, and communities in complex litigation. Founded in 1977, the firm has built a reputation for handling high-impact cases involving corporate misconduct, consumer harm, environmental contamination, and defective products. Its practice areas include class actions, dangerous drugs and medical devices, environmental litigation, mesothelioma and asbestos, serious accidents, whistleblower claims, and wildfire recovery.

Baron & Budd serves clients throughout the United States, with offices and legal teams in locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and Dallas. The firm has tried hundreds of cases to verdict and settled tens of thousands of cases involving individuals and public entities.

Scott Summy is a shareholder and leader of the firm’s Environmental Litigation Group, which focuses on large-scale environmental cases, including water contamination and PFAS litigation. He has held court-appointed leadership roles in major multidistrict litigation and has helped recover billions of dollars for clients. Baron & Budd’s approach centers on protecting clients’ rights while pursuing accountability and compensation in complex litigation.