Scott E. Rosenthal

Scott Rosenthal represents developers, private equity firms, institutional investors, real estate management companies, and other property owners with the acquisition, disposition, financing, and leasing of apartment buildings, office and industrial buildings, healthcare facilities, and mixed-use properties. He counsels clients on the development of affordable housing projects using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, tax-exempt bond financing, state and local financing and equity structuring, and workforce housing initiatives. In addition, Scott represents a variety of tenants and landlords in office, retail, and industrial leasing transactions.

Scott has served as pro bono counsel representing nonprofits in real estate matters, including the Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center on the ongoing sale of its historic property in Northwest Portland.

Education

New York University School of Law, J.D., 2016, magna cum laude; Order of the Coif

Cornell University, B.S., 2008; Dean’s List

Admissions

Oregon

New York

• Represented a large nonprofit hospital system in connection with the sale of a ground lease interest in a multitenant medical office building in Oregon and the related restructuring of the underlying ground lease.
• Part of a team representing a developer on the negotiation of a construction loan and joint venture agreement for a new ground-up multifamily development in Sacramento, Calif.
• Represented a developer in the sale of a portfolio of affordable housing properties across Texas, including with respect to the defeasance of the projects’ existing bond financing.
• Represented an international institutional investor and developer with its first acquisition in Oregon.
• Represented a private timber company in the purchase and financing of a large commercial tree farm in the Northwest.
• Represent a Northwest based developer with the acquisition and financing of affordable housing projects across the Western U.S.
• Represent a major tech company in the development of data center facilities in Oregon, including tackling complex issues related to the site’s development and operation.
• Represented an institutional owner and manager of orchards and farmland in connection with a series of sales of high-value farmland and fruit packing and storage facilities.
• Part of team representing a public transportation agency with respect to a construction agreement and easement for the development of a 70-floor commercial office building.
• Represented the seller in a $555 million sale of a paving business, including related sand and gravel operations.

Insights & Presentations

• “Affordable Housing Solutions: Bridging the Supply and Demand Gap” (moderator), Portland Multifamily & Affordable Housing Summit, Bisnow, April 23, 2025

• “Subleasing: Why, How, and Tips to Remember,” Chicago Title Commercial Continuing Education webinar, March 2, 2023
• “Financing Options Affordable Housing Developers Should Consider” (co-author), Portland Business Journal, October 10, 2022
• “Key Issues to Consider in Commercial Lease Termination Agreements” (co-author), Daily Journal of Commerce, March 4, 2022

Multimedia

• Included in Best Lawyers^®: Ones to Watch in America (Real Estate Law), 2023–present
• Selected by the Portland Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 honoree, 2025

Professional

• Urban Land Institute, Member
• NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association), Member

Civic

• Board Member, Robison Jewish Home
• Portland Metro Chamber (formerly known as the Portland Business Alliance), Leadership Portland Class of 2024
• Pro bono representation of the Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center in connection with the sale of its historic property in Northwest Portland
• Portland Metro Chamber Government Affairs Committee, Member
• City of Portland “Clean & Green” Action Table, Member
• Lincoln High School mock trial team, Coach
• Pro bono representation of local nonprofits in drafting and negotiating lease agreements