Overview
“Relationships are ‘king’ in commercial real estate. By delivering legal advice that is both practical and accessible, I help to ensure those relationships are strong and enduring.”
Scott’s practice focuses on commercial real estate and land use and zoning matters. He advises owners, developers, and other industry participants on all phases of commercial real estate transactions. Scott’s experience and ability to work collaboratively help to efficiently close transactions.
Scott also assists clients prior to the transaction phase as they navigate various land use and zoning matters. He offers extensive experience navigating the land use process in and around the Richmond region, and also regularly assists in analyzing zoning regulations or zoning entitlements for real estate projects.
Before joining Hirschler, Scott served as an extern for the Honorable Judge Hoppe in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia and as a law clerk in the Fredericksburg City Attorney's office
Recognition
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for Land Use and Zoning Law, 2026
Experience
Experience
Successfully completed numerous rezonings in Hanover County, which included projects for a self-storage facility, car wash, a new car dealership along Route 360, and a large data center project.
Successfully completed numerous rezonings in Chesterfield County, which included both residential and commercial developments.
Representation of university foundations in land acquisitions, dispositions, and lease work.
Representation of a nationwide homebuilder on various phases of the development process all throughout the Richmond region.
Representation of out-of-state developers on various acquisitions throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Perspectives
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Beyond the Law
Beyond the Law
A native of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Scott has lived all over the state until he ended up at his final landing spot in Chesterfield County. Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time traveling with his wife, playing board games, exploring the outdoors, and playing the guitar and ukulele. Fiercely competitive in all things, Scott has yet to master the art of gracefully losing at a board game, but imagines he will get there someday.
Education
Washington and Lee School of Law, J.D., cum laude
- Legal Writing Burks Scholar
- German Law Journal, Senior Articles Editor
- Christian Legal Society, Vice President
University of Virginia, B.A., double major
- Philosophy
- Foreign Affairs
Admissions
- Virginia
