Francisco J. Ortega

Shareholder / Chairman

915.546.8203

Francisco Ortega is the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at ScottHulse, P.C., specializing in complex commercial litigation, appeals, and labor and employment. Recognized as a “Best Lawyer in America” and “Texas Super Lawyer” since 2017, his practice addresses shareholder disputes, contract breaches, RICO claims, fraud, intellectual property, and construction litigation. Previously, Mr. Ortega clerked for Justice David M. Medina of the Texas Supreme Court and Judge Philip R. Martinez of the U.S. District Court. He currently chairs the Admissions Committee for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and serves as legal counsel to the Mexican Consulate by appointment.

Miniconcrete Materials, Inc. v. Chacon (2023). First-chair jury trial victory in case involving fraud, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duties.

Rodriguez v. Office of the Attorney General of Texas (2013). Jury trial victory against the Texas Attorney General in case involving the Texas Whistleblower Act.

Mendoza v. Old Republic Insurance Company (2010). First-chair jury trial victory in case involving the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act.

Galvan v. Hunter Warﬁeld (2012). First-chair jury trial victory involving the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. v. Saenz, 668 Fed. Appx. 611 (5th Cir. 2016). Won appeal after presenting oral argument in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in matter involving qualiﬁed immunity.

Publicaciones E Impresos Paso del Norte, S. de R.L. de C.V. v. Corral, 663 S.W.3d 286 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2023, pet. denied). Won appeal in the Texas Eighth Court of Appeals after oral argument in favor of Governor of the State of Chihuahua, Mexico on personal jurisdiction issue in libel/defamation case.

In the Matter of the Estate of Sherman A. Hemsley, 460 S.W. 629 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2014, pet. denied). Won appeal in the Texas Eighth Court of Appeals after oral argument for the Estate of Sherman Hemsley, the actor of the television show, “The Jeffersons,” in a matter involving testamentary capacity.

Texas Target Logistics, Inc. v. Office of the Attorney General of Texas, 465 S.W.3d 768 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2012, no pet.). Won appeal at the Texas Eighth Court of Appeals in a matter involving constitutional due process rights.

Housing Authority for the City of El Paso (Chairman of the Board of Commissioners by appointment of City Mayor)
Ethics Review Commission for the City of El Paso (Vice-Chairman by appointment of City Council)
El Paso Museum of Art (appointment by City Council)
IDEA Public Schools (Advisory Board)
El Paso Marathon Foundation (Board of Directors)
AVANCE-El Paso (Vice-Chairman)
El Paso Federal Bar Association (Board of Directors)