Biography
Scott E. Koop serves as Counsel in the New York office of Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC. He brings over a decade of experience advising clients on a range of real estate matters and representing them in related litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Koop practiced at a boutique Midtown Manhattan law firm, where he developed a hybrid practice representing individuals, developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, and business owners across both transactional and litigation matters.
Business and Real Estate Litigation
Mr. Koop represents clients in complex commercial and real estate-related disputes, including construction defect claims, commercial lease enforcement, partition actions, foreclosures, business torts, and intellectual property matters. He has successfully litigated cases in both New York and New Jersey, and has represented clients at trial, on appeal, and before arbitration panels and administrative bodies. His litigation approach is shaped by a deep understanding of the transactions that often underlie these disputes.
Real Estate and Financing Transactions
On the transactional side, Mr. Koop advises clients on residential and commercial real estate purchases and sales, leasing, financing, and development. His work includes drafting and filing offering plans for condominiums and co-ops, preparing governing documents, and negotiating commercial leases and financing agreements. He represents both private and institutional clients in deals involving multi-family and mixed-use properties throughout New York and New Jersey.
Mr. Koop’s experience handling matters from both legal and practical angles enables him to anticipate risk, resolve conflicts efficiently, and serve as a versatile resource for clients with intertwined legal needs.
Representative Matters
1. Commercial and Real Estate Litigation
United States Jurisdictions- Condominium Construction Dispute – Defects and Settlement
Represented the purchaser of a new-construction condominium unit in litigation against the condominium sponsor and its principals, asserting major construction defects. Achieved a favorable settlement on the eve of a jury trial. - Institutional Lender – Foreclosure and Sale
Represented an institutional lender in the foreclosure and sale of a multi-million-dollar commercial property located in upper Manhattan. - Online Retailer – Breach of Contract Arbitration
Represented an online retailer in arbitration against a major web-hosting service provider for breach of contract, resulting in a positive resolution. - Tenant-in-Common – Partition and Sale Action
Represented a tenant-in-common in litigation involving partition and sale of jointly owned real property, successfully obtaining a favorable judgment on a dispositive motion. - Real Property License Agreement – Developer Construction Work
Represented a private individual in proceedings related to a license agreement for a neighboring developer’s construction project. Secured a favorable court order imposing licensing terms, requiring insurance, and establishing monthly license fee payments.
2. Transactional Matters
New York and New Jersey- Brooklyn Condominium Development – Offering Plan and Sales
Represented the sponsor of a new condominium development in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Drafted and filed the Offering Plan and Declaration with the Attorney General’s Office and managed the sale of new units. - Manhattan Condominium Purchases – Multi-Million-Dollar Transactions
Represented multiple clients from contract negotiation to closing in purchasing multi-million-dollar units in a newly developed Manhattan condominium. - Jersey City Acquisition – Mixed-Use Buildings
Represented a closely held corporation in the acquisition of multi-family residential and commercial properties in Jersey City, New Jersey. - Commercial Real Estate Portfolio – Brooklyn Transactions
Represented the purchaser of several commercial properties in downtown Brooklyn, handling all stages from contract negotiation through closing.
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