Atty. Scott Alan Chaplan
Scott Alan Chaplan is a lawyer practicing collections, real property, property management and 6 other areas of law. Scott received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Collections & More Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Scott Alan Chaplan at a Glance
Scott Alan Chaplan is a Partner based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Greene Chaplan Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, tax, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1991) and University of Southern California (B.S., 1987). Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Litigation, Real Property and Entertainment Law Sections) Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Alan Chaplan
- Scott Alan Chaplan is a lawyer practicing collections, real property, property management and 6 other areas of law
- Scott received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Scott practices at Greene & Chaplan, LLP in Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Scott Alan Chaplan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Alan Chaplan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
Business Formation in Santa Monica
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Business & Corporate Law in Santa Monica
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Real Estate Law in Santa Monica
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax Law in Santa Monica
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Santa Monica
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Monica Choose Scott Alan Chaplan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott Alan Chaplan's practice in the field of formation, business, real estate, tax, and creditor rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott Alan Chaplan brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and real estate, Scott Alan Chaplan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Scott Alan Chaplan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Scott Alan Chaplan Handles in Santa Monica
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Scott Alan Chaplan has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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