T. Scott Spradling

Oklahoma

Hartzog Conger Cason
201 Robert S. Kerr Avenue
Suite 1600
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Tel: 405-235-7000

Email: sspradling@hartzoglaw.com
Web: www.hartzoglaw.com

Scott Spradling is Of Counsel with Hartzog Conger Cason, an acclaimed full service Oklahoma law firm founded in 1979. Scott is recognized as a leading real estate lawyer in the state, with vast experience in real estate transactions, finance and litigation. He has been recognized by numerous independent publications, including Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Oklahoma Magazine for his expertise in the field of real estate law.

Education
  • University of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with Distinction 1970)
  • University of Oklahoma, College of Law (Juris Doctor with Special Distinction 1975)
Admissions
  • Oklahoma Supreme Court, 1975
  • United States District Courts,
    • Western District of Oklahoma, 1975
    • Northern District of Oklahoma, 1979
Professional Memberships
  • Oklahoma Bar Association (Chair, Savings and Loan Counsel Section, 1981)
  • American Bar Association (Member, Sections of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law and Business Law; Member: Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law)
  • Oklahoma City Real Property Lawyers Association, Director (2001-2007), Treasurer 2004, Secretary 2005, Vice President 2006, President 2007
Honors & Awards
  • Best Lawyers In America (Real Estate), 1987 – Present
    • Oklahoma City Real Estate Lawyer of the Year (2012)
    • Oklahoma City Real Estate Litigation Lawyer of the Year (2013)
  • Chambers & Partners, America’s Leading Business Lawyers (Real Estate)
  • Super Lawyers – Oklahoma (Real Estate)
  • Corporate Counsel magazine (Best Lawyers: Real Estate Law)
  • Oklahoma Magazine, one of Top 50 Lawyers in the State of Oklahoma
  • Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV

The Real Estate Law Practice

The firm strives to not only provide substantive real estate expertise and timely consultation, but also to implement practical and efficient strategies to achieve the goals of the client.

The firm’s real estate practice encompasses:

Real Estate Transactions

  • Purchase and sale transactions
  • Lease transactions (landlord and tenant representation)
  • Real estate lending transactions and restructuring (financial institution and borrower representation)
  • Insured mortgage programs, including those sponsored by HUD and the FHA
  • Construction agreements and related matters

Real Estate Development and Land Assembly

  • Development of commercial, industrial and retail real estate
  • Development of multifamily projects
  • Land use, zoning and entitlements
  • Economic development, public/private partnerships, tax credits and government incentives (including special improvement districts and TIF districts)
  • Tax-free exchanges
  • General real estate ownership issues, including asset-management matters

Representation of Industry Clients

  • Capital investors
  • Developers
  • Owners
  • Lenders
  • Tax-credit investors and other participants in the agribusiness, construction, energy, health care, retail, housing, education and hospitality industries

In addition, our real estate attorneys frequently draw upon the expertise of other attorneys within the firm for assistance with various aspects our real estate projects. For example, our corporate attorneys often assist in helping clients evaluate entity and equity offerings for their specific projects, and our tax attorneys help provide clients with tax planning advice and assistance, including tax-deferred exchanges and similar opportunities.

About Hartzog Conger Cason

Hartzog Conger Cason is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious full service law firms in Oklahoma. Over the past four decades, our firm has grown to more than 40 lawyers, all committed to the core principles of the firm – unwavering commitment to service, unmatched strategies established through focused teams of top experts, and unambiguous personal communication with our clients.

Our firm represents a wide variety of clients across a broad range of specializations. From individuals and families to not-for-profit organizations and commercial enterprises, our clients rely upon our firm’s expertise, knowledge and resources to consistently produce successful results.