Atty. Scott S. Frederick
Scott Frederick is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group with a national practice focused on complex, high-value transactions. He has played a central role in transactions representing more than $1 billion in aggregate deal value, representing developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, homebuilders, and special servicers in acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, and development across the country.
Real Estate Law Attorney · Serving Birmingham, AL
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About Scott S. Frederick at a Glance
Scott S. Frederick is a real estate attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2024 for work in: (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott S. Frederick
- Scott Frederick is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group with a national practice focused on complex, high-value transactions
- He has played a central role in transactions representing more than $1 billion in aggregate deal value, representing developers, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, homebuilders, and special servicers in acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, and development across the country
- Scott’s practice spans a broad range of asset classes, including retail and shopping centers, office, multifamily and mixed-use developments, condominiums, raw land, residential developments, senior housing, and healthcare facilities
- He is particularly recognized for structuring and executing large-scale portfolio transactions – high-volume, multi-jurisdictional deals involving compressed timelines, staggered closings, and numerous stakeholders
- He represents developers in the acquisition, development, and leasing of properties nationwide for national credit tenants, with a particular focus on retail, restaurant, banking, and convenience store uses
- He has led the development and sale of hundreds of single-tenant, net-leased retail properties operated by national retailers, managing the full transaction cycle from site acquisition and build-to-suit development through lease execution and investor disposition
- Scott has managed the disposition of more than 100 REO properties across the country, spanning retail, office, multifamily, mixed-use, senior housing, and healthcare assets
- He represents both landlords and tenants across all major lease types, including commercial, office, industrial, retail, medical, and ground leases, as well as build-to-suit arrangements
- He has handled hundreds of leasing matters across more than 25 states
- Scott represents developers in securing economic incentives for real estate projects, including negotiating incentive agreements with local governments and quasi-governmental entities
Practice Areas Explained
Scott S. Frederick's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott S. Frederick handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Real Estate Law in Birmingham
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 Birmingham
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Birmingham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Birmingham-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 Birmingham Choose Scott S. Frederick
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 S. Frederick's practice in the field of real estate.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Scott S. Frederick's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Scott S. Frederick 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 S. Frederick Handles in Birmingham
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