Overview
Scott J. Orille brings years of experience in litigation and transactional matters to benefit his clients. He represents clients in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate matters including:
- Development projects.
- Land use proceedings, structuring transactions, title matters, and litigation matters.
- Commercial and business litigation and transactions.
- Corporate structuring and governance matters.
Scott also defends and resolves real estate title claims and assists clients in the acquisition, sales, leasing, site development, platting, and lot configuration of their properties.
Scott represents:
- Clients in real estate transactions, asset sales, mergers, and stock sales.
- Artists and entertainment companies in litigation and transactional matters.
- Restaurant owners, craft brewers, and franchise owners in litigation, transactional, and structuring matters.
- General contractors, sub-contractors, and project owners in construction disputes.
- Investor clients in FINRA arbitration proceedings.
- Borrowers and business owners in lender liability claims involving secured lending facilities.
- Lenders in structuring and documenting commercial and consumer credit facilities.
Scott’s experience encompasses a broad array regulated industry clients including:
- A multi-state title company.
- Real estate agents and brokerages.
- Pharmacies and pharmacy owners concerning FDA, DEA, and EFA requirements.
- Liquor permit holders’ compliance with the Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) distribution and sales guidelines.
- Due diligence process and the sophisticated loan documentation for cannabis licensees and secured creditors to the cannabis industry.
Credentials:
J.D., Cleveland State University – Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, 1998
Bachelor of Science, Eastern New Mexico University, 1993
Memberships:
The Lorain County Bar Association
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Litigation Sections
The Ohio State Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Litigation Section
Accomplishments
Scott is recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer “Rising Star” 2010, for Business and Corporate Law.
Civic Engagement
Avon Lake Civil Service Commission, former chairman
City of Avon Lake Planning Commission, member
City of Avon Lake Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council, member
