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Scott E. Cooper

Retired Partner Boston

Having retired, Scott’s practice focused on commercial real estate law, including banking and finance. With over 40 years of experience, he adeptly represented prominent US and international banks and other financial institutions in diverse real estate financing transactions. His scope encompassed the full spectrum, from the acquisition and construction to permanent financing of office spaces, retail establishments, hotels, condominiums, and multi-family projects across the United States. His proficiency extended to navigating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae’s multi-family loan programs, engaging in loan participations and syndicated loan transactions, overseeing loan sales, and managing workouts and foreclosures.

Credentials

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Vice Chair, Real Estate Law Group
    • Partner (1986-1998, 2013-Present)
    • Associate (1980-1986)
  • Holland & Knight LLP
    • Partner (1998-2013)

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America® (2008-2024)
    • Banking and Finance Law
    • Real Estate Law
  • Chambers USA (2011-2012, 2014-2016, 2018, 2020-2023) for the category of Real Estate
  • Super Lawyers, Massachusetts (2006-2009, 2011-2013)
  • The Legal 500 USA, Real Estate & Construction: Real Estate (2012)
  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Peer Review Rating, Recipient
  • Boston Magazine, Top Lawyers (2022)
    • Real Estate

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Boston Bar Association
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (Massachusetts Chapter)
  • Real Estate Bar Association
  • Real Estate Finance Association
  • Rhode Island Bar Association

Bar Memberships

  • Massachusetts, 1980
  • Rhode Island, 1980

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Real Estate – 2022 in Review

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Real Estate - 2021 in Review

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