Atty. R. Scott King

Atty. R. Scott King

R. Scott King is a Partner at DeCotiis.

Paramus Paramus 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (201) 347-2172 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About R. Scott King at a glance

R. Scott King is a Contract Partner based in Paramus, New Jersey, practicing at DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey New Jersey Superior Court New Jersey Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the District o (1984). Educated at Delaware Law School (J.D., 1983) and Wittenberg University (B.A., 1980). Active member of Professional Associations • New Jersey Bar Association • Bergen County Bar Association. Serands clients in Paramus, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • R. Scott King is a Partner at DeCotiis
  • Since 1984, he has focused his professional practice on transactional business and real estate matters
  • He is a member of the real estate and corporate practice groups
  • His advice and counsel extends to small and mid-size closely held businesses across such industry segments as media and communications, construction, banking and information services
  • Mr. King's real estate practice runs the full spectrum of residential, commercial, industrial, redevelopment, and land use matters from the acquisition, disposition and financing of real property to focusing on the needs of landlords and tenants in commercial and residential leases
  • He has significant experience with mortgage workouts as well as with land use development from planning through final approvals, build out and environmental compliance
  • He has gained a reputation for building successful teams that include clients, architects, lenders, engineers and planners to complete the tasks at hand
  • Mr. King's commercial and business practice covers general business, commercial and transactional matters including business formations, acquisitions, mergers, contracts, negotiation and business counseling
  • Mr. King has conducted trials before various Superior Courts and municipalities in New Jersey and has appeared on behalf of his clients before planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment throughout Northern New Jersey
  • He is licensed to practice before the New Jersey Superior Court, the New Jersey Supreme Court, and the U.S
  • District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • He has represented several planning boards including Closter, Oradell and Hamilton
  • Mr. King has also chaired the Glen Rock Planning Board
  • He is also a former board member of the River Edge, New Jersey Zoning Board of Adjustment
  • Mr. King is a graduate of Wittenberg University and Delaware Law School of Widener University
  • Fraternities or Sororities • Lambda Chi Alpha

Practice Areas Explained

R. Scott King's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Scott King handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Paramus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about R. Scott King

Where is R. Scott King's law office located?
R. Scott King's law practice is located in Paramus, New Jersey. The firm is DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Scott King handle?
R. Scott King focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has R. Scott King practiced law?
R. Scott King has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did R. Scott King go to law school?
R. Scott King earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact R. Scott King for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Delaware Law School
- 1983
B.A.
Wittenberg University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New Jersey New Jersey Superior Court New Jersey Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the District o
Admitted: 1984

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