Atty. W. Scott Cooper
Scott Cooper assists entrepreneurs in growing their businesses from the initial stage of formation to the growth stage of acquisition and financing to the final stage involving the sale of businesses. Mr.
Profile Summary
About W. Scott Cooper at a glance
W. Scott Cooper is a Shareholder based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Rayburn Cooper & Durham, P.A.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977) and North Carolina (1983). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1977) and Duke University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Scott Cooper assists entrepreneurs in growing their businesses from the initial stage of formation to the growth stage of acquisition and financing to the final stage involving the sale of businesses
- Mr. Cooper provides advice on how ownership and management of the business should be organized and how to structure contracts for the sale of services and products
- He has specific experience in advising entrepreneurs on acquiring capital for the growth of their businesses through loans or equity instruments
- Mr. Cooper began his career with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington and has broad expertise in matters of securities regulation affecting public companies and their shareholders, directors, and executive officers, broker dealers, investment advisors, mutual funds, and the public and private offering of securities
- He is rated “AV® Preeminent™” by Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
- HONORS AND AWARDS Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite” (Antitrust), 2012
- (Corporate), 2022-2023
- (Business) 2021, 2024 North Carolina Super Lawyers (Business/Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities & Corporate Finance), 2013, 2017-2021
- (Business/Corporate) 2022
- (Business) 2024 North Carolina’s Top Rated Lawyers, 2013-2015 Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS Our regular clients are engaged in a variety of industries and services: retailing, digital advertising and communication, manufacture of industrial products, distribution of trucks and other vehicles as well as industrial products, restaurants, and food services, financial services, consulting services for various industries, and real estate development
- We also provide representation to management, boards of directors, equity owners, and other participants in financial transactions that often involve change of control events
- In addition, we often provide opinions under North Carolina law or Federal Securities laws in connection with financial transactions
- Recent transactions for which Mr. Cooper had primary responsibility include: Represented a foreign ownership group in the acquisition of a 150+ store retail chain and subsequent business activity including commercial leasing
- Represented a majority shareholder in the sale of a multi-location automotive repair business
- Represented an e-commerce software company providing point of sale technology solutions
- Represented an ownership group in the acquisition of a specialty hardwood distribution business
- Represented a foreign lender and investor in the acquisition of a U.S.-based distribution business
- Represented an ownership group in the formation and the acquisition of financing for an equity capital investment business
- Represented a commercial warehouse developer in leasing of warehouse properties and financing transactions
- Represented a commercial truck dealer in the acquisition of two new dealerships
- Represented a distributor of audio diagnostic equipment in the sale of its assets
- Represented an equipment leasing company in a multi-million dollar financing of new and amended loans
- Represented a travel consulting company in a corporate restructuring and a strategic acquisition
- Represented a financial services firm in the placement of preferred stock
- Represented a real estate developer in a private offering of equity
- Represented an industrial products manufacturer in a multi-million dollar cash merger with a European acquirer
- Represented a real estate developer in negotiation and refinance of multi-million dollar real estate portfolio with a major U.S. bank
- Represented executives in several companies in new or amended employment and benefit agreements as well as severance agreements
- The cases mentioned above are illustrative of the matters handled by the firm
- Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case
- Not all results are provided, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
- ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS Business Law Section, American Bar Association Business Law and Real Estate Law Sections, North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina Limited Liability Company Act Task Force, 2008-2013 Treasurer Business Law Section Council, 2005-2007 Chairman, Securities Regulation Committee, 1993-1995 Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni, Inc
Practice Areas Explained
W. Scott Cooper's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Scott Cooper handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
W. Scott Cooper is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
W. Scott Cooper is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in North Carolina →
W. Scott Cooper is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Charlotte or all attorneys in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about W. Scott Cooper
Where is W. Scott Cooper's law office located?
What practice areas does W. Scott Cooper handle?
How long has W. Scott Cooper practiced law?
Where did W. Scott Cooper go to law school?
How can I contact W. Scott Cooper for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has W. Scott Cooper received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.