Atty. Scott Irwin
Scott Irwin works with clients to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial loan transactions. He regularly counsels national and regional banks, private equity funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, and other lenders, as well as companies seeking debt financing from financial institutions.
Banking/Financial Services & More Attorney · Serving Salt Lake City, UT · 25+ Years Experience
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About Scott Irwin at a Glance
Scott Irwin is a Shareholder based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (2001) and Utah (2004). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D. Staff, 2000) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Utah State Bar, 2004-2021. Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Irwin
- Scott Irwin works with clients to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial loan transactions
- He regularly counsels national and regional banks, private equity funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, and other lenders, as well as companies seeking debt financing from financial institutions
- Scott has deep experience representing both lenders and borrowers in connection with a wide variety of loans, including working capital lines of credit, general commercial loans, acquisition loans, asset-based loans, commercial real estate loans, mezzanine loans, public finance transactions, and preferred equity transactions
- He assists his clients with intercreditor issues, loan acquisitions and dispositions, loan workouts, and foreclosures
- Scott also oversees the issuance of debt finance opinions for both real and personal property collateral
- Concentrations •Banking and financial services •Commercial finance •Mergers and acquisitions •Corporate •Distressed assets Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Banking and Finance Law, 2018-2021 and 2023-2026 •Listed, Utah Business Magazine, “Utah Legal Elite - Banking/Financial,” 2009-2015, 2017-2020 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” Banking, 2009
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Scott Irwin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Irwin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salt Lake City.
Business & Corporate Law in Salt Lake City
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Salt Lake City
Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah 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 Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Salt Lake City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Salt Lake City-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 Salt Lake City Choose Scott Irwin
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 Irwin's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott Irwin brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Utah, Scott Irwin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, Scott Irwin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City-based practice means Scott Irwin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Scott Irwin Handles in Salt Lake City
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