Real estate transactions throughout the United States — from apartment complexes, warehouses, and low-income and historic tax credit developments to commercial, industrial and retail developments — bear Scott’s fingerprints. Scott walks alongside clients through every facet of property ownership, including purchasing, development and zoning approvals, conventional and bond financing, incentives, management and leasing. Having worked for more than 35 years with municipalities, public agencies and some of the largest developers and lenders in the country, Scott expedites the development process for both new and repurposed properties.
“I’m often hired to help clients buy and develop ‘problem’ pieces of real estate. These properties might be environmentally impacted or difficult to redevelop because they involve restrictive uses, transportation lines, easements or challenges with zoning and development.”
Clients who work with Scott also get access to his deep experience with incentives and real estate tax issues. Having handled such work in more than 25 states, he helps clients understand and manage the tax implications that are part of any property sale or purchase.
While major developers are among Scott’s clients, he is equally proud to advise small enterprises.
“It’s rewarding and fun to help smaller developers establish a firm foundation and continue working with them as they grow and become increasingly successful.” He continues as lead counsel to a longtime National client that began as a start-up and now employs more than 1,000 persons.
Regardless of client’s size, “It’s always interesting to work with proactive, ambitious people who want to accomplish something positive. Most of our projects are winners. I’m proud to lead a national real estate and financing legal practice from a small shop in Kansas City, Missouri. Our rates are lower than those of national law firms, and we provide superior service with deep knowledge and experience.”