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Scott L. Lanin
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NY Metro 2018 - 2024 Super Lawyer. Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell. 34 years experience. Commercial litigation (business & real estate disputes); Foreclosure defense; Business Law; Appeals, Bankruptcy Law; and Collection.
Managing attorney of Lanin Law P.C.
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Attorney Scott Lanin has 34 years’ experience helping clients with commercial litigation and appeals, foreclosure defense and lender liability, mortgage loan modification, business operating and shareholder agreements and advice, and Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy. Scott understands all of these connected areas of law. Meet with Scott and review your options. Find your best solution. We offer personal attention, competitive rates, flexible payment options, quality work, exceptional professional service, and a strategy to fit your budget. We strive to develop long-term relationships and help clients meet their goals and get peace of mind. Scott has appeared in State, Federal, Bankruptcy, and Appellate Courts in New York State and throughout the U.S. He has been outside legal counsel for 25+ years to a large corporation with $300 million annual revenues. He has assisted many individuals and small business owners. Throughout his career, he has handled legal matters involving mortgages and loans in excess of a total of $500 million.
Scott teaches other attorneys how to litigate. He stays current by constantly reading and studying the law and by always striving to improve. He participates in at least 24 hours of continuing legal education every two years. He has taught national online CLE courses to other attorneys on Commercial Litigation and on New York Foreclosure Law.
Scott is approved as a law student mentor at six local law schools: Brooklyn Law School, Cardozo Law School, New York Law School, St. John's University School of Law, Touro Law School, and Hofstra Law School. Over the years, he has trained over 100 students and many of them are now practicing attorneys.
Scott was a Judge for the Touro Law School Moot Court oral arguments.
On a personal note, Scott grew up in New York and attended only NY schools, graduating in the top of his class from the NYU Stern School of Business and St. John's University School of Law. He began college at NYU at the age of 16. He is married to Lisa Lanin, and is the proud father of Samantha and Jessica. Scott is a dog lover and also lives with Riley and Maisy, a Norwich Terrier and a Morkie.
Scott is The Blackbelt Litigator (SM). He also holds an internationally certified 4th Degree Black Belt in ITF TaeKwon-Do and a 2d Degree Black Belt in Karate. He is a certified Taekwon-Do instructor with more 3 decades of teaching experience. He is currently preparing to test for his 5th degree Black Belt. He has been training in the traditional martial arts and kickboxing since 1984 and teaching since 1987 and finds martial arts philosophy and concepts useful in his law practice. He has trained with his daughters who both hold certified First Degree Black Belts themselves in ITF Taekwon-Do.
Scott is also an accomplished musician and plays lead guitar in his rock band. He is an avid fan of the Mets, Jets, and Knicks but will accept Yankees, Giants, and Nets fans as clients. He has also been a member of the International Diabetic Athletes Association, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and the American Diabetes Association, having been a juvenile diabetic since age 12. He was the Athletic Director of the New York Diabetes Association summer camp in upstate New York and has been a public speaker on diabetes and exercise. He has never allowed diabetes to prevent him from doing anything. He uses his own experience in overcoming adversity to help his clients meet the challenges they face.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Foreclosure
40%
37 years | 300 cases
Litigation
40%
37 years | 300 cases
Appeals
10%
37 years | 20 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
5%
37 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 475-475 per hour
Contingency
33%-33%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 35 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Lanin Law, P.C.
330 West 38th St., Suite 506, New York, NY, 10018
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Scott L. Lanin's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 17 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Experienced Advice and steadfast guidance
I first contacted Scott for a consultation and several minutes into our conversation, I knew that he was the right attorney for me. Besides being very knowledgeable, he has a reassuring bedside manner. He is honest and has an unbiased direct approach to the situation, followed by how he can help and ...
Posted by Dianne | June 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An attorney you can trust
Scott gave just the right advise and is obviously a veteran in the field of debt settlements and bankruptcy matters. Scott's opinions were always given w clear, practical options and consequences in support of my best interests and, as importantly as solid knowledge in his field, I observed over time...
Posted by Charlie | March 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional, Aggressive, and Experienced in Court
Scott helped me resolve a dispute last year. I own and operate a hair salon in NJ but I was sued in a NY Court by the company that handled my credit card processing. That company committed fraud and was being investigated by the Attorney General.My business has no connection to NY. Scott researched...
Scott Lanin
Replied last March 28, 2018Thanks so much for the review! This case involved challenging issues of contract law, fraud, and jurisdiction. I was very happy with this result also. Being ready and able to battle in court is what it takes to negotiate the best settlement. Scott
Posted by Scott | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Scott Gets Results
My Condominium Board hired Scott Lanin after an owner in our building had their lawyer threaten to sue the Condo. We got on the phone with Scott and immediately felt like we were in good hands. He knew exactly how to handle the situation and helped us avoid a lawsuit. Since the owner clearly had no l...
Scott Lanin
Replied last March 26, 2018I'm so glad this worked out. I always try to help my clients avoid the time and expense of litigation. It's not always the best option to fight in court but it helps when the other side knows you can.
Posted by Susan | December 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smart, efficient, professional, and tough (where you need him to be!)
Scott Lanin was recommended by a friend whom I trust (through a shared professional organization; the other gentleman is not a lawyer). He was amazing. Based on my voicemail and email, he contacted me over a weekend, continued to write to me and receive documents, and called me on Sunday, even thou...
Scott L. Lanin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lanin is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients. He freely shares his knowledge with both the general public and other attorneys."
"I have known Scott for many years. He is one of the most trustworthy attorney that I know. He practices with high ethical and moral standards. He is relentless in his pursuit of detail in every case leaving no stone unturned. This level of competency and trust is hard to find."
"I have known Scott Lanin for many years. He is a trustworthy and knowledgeable attorney. I would highly recommend him for your legal needs."
"I highly recommend Scott Lanin for foreclosure and bankruptcy law. I have known him for nearly 25 years back to the days when we both worked together at a law firm that handled bankruptcy and commercial litigation. One of the partners was a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee in the Eastern District of New York. We have also worked together or consulted with each other over the years. We have also seen each other at the Bankruptcy Courts in Brooklyn and Central Islip. Scott is very knowledgeable in foreclosure and bankruptcy law and has handled many cases. He is extremely professional and has integrity. Clients can feel confident that he will handle their case professionally and efficiently. Excellent attorney with a lot of experience. I highly endorse this attorney."
"Scott is very knowledgeable in the foreclosure arena. I often go to his blog first when I am starting a new research project. He is a fine litigator and a great person."
"I fully endorse Scott Lanin and strongly recommend him. He is a very experienced and confident commercial litigator who can take a case through trial, or settle a case when necessary. I would not hesitate to refer my clients to Scott because they will be in good hands."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Scott. Over the years, I have referred several clients to Scott who have found themselves in dire financial straits. Scott has consistently helped these people rebuild their lives by combining his years of experience with an unmatched determination and dedication rarely seen in his area of practice. He is willing to take the time necessary to truly understand his clients' problems and exhaustively explore every possible avenue of recourse available to them, rather than simply recommend a course of action he is most comfortable with as so many attorneys in this area of the law are prone to do. Finally, the clients I have sent Scott have consistently reported to me that his accessibility truly made them feel assured that they were both important to him and an integral part of the process."
"Scott Lanin is a highly skilled commercial litigator to whom I would confidently refer any of my clients. His preparation for a case is beyond reproach, and clients appreciate his calm, steady demeanor. Scott knows how to communicate with opposing counsel, and judges, so that his clients will have every opportunity to be heard when it counts. I highly recommend Scott for anyone in need of an effective commercial litigation attorney."
"I highly recommend Scott to anyone looking for business counsel. He is exceedingly sharp and professional."
"Scott has a keen sense for the details, provides advice that keeps his clients' business interests in mind and is a fantastic litigator. He is an expert in all things related to bankruptcy and commercial litigation. I recommend him highly."
"Scott is a tremendous litigator, tough with a good sense of negotiating settlements or bringing a case to trial. He also has great experience in bankruptcy and debt collection matters and I highly recommend him."
"Scott Lanin is both an incredibly well-versed attorney in the fields of litigation and bankruptcy law, and an excellent communicator. His style of explaining the law to others is very effective and digestible. Scott is creative in his approach, and ardent in procuring his clients their desired outcomes."
"I endorse this lawyer. I personally know Mr. Lanin well. I have referred clients to Mr. Lanin and he has successfully assisted with stopping foreclosure actions. I highly recommend Mr. Lanin for assistance in loan modifications and foreclosure prevention."
"Me. Lanin's work is detail oriented and thorough. He is a consciensious attorney, I would recommend him highly."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Superlawyers (Top 5% of NY Attorneys), Superlawyers
2023
Superlawyers (Top 5% of NY Attorneys), Superlawyers
2022
Superlawyers (Top 5% of NY Attorneys), Superlawyers
2021
Superlawyers (Top 5% of NY Attorneys), Superlawyers
2020
Superlawyers (Top 5% of NY Attorneys), Superlawyers
2019
Superlawyers (Top 5% of NY Attorneys), Superlawyers
2018
Superlawyers (Top 5% of NY Attorneys), Superlawyers
2015
10 Best, American Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys
2014
Bankruptcy Law Firm of the Year, Corporate INTL
2013
Bankruptcy Law Firm of the Year in NY, Corporate INTL
2000
Recognition, International Who's Who of Banking Lawyers
1996
Judge, Civil Trial Institute, St. John's University School of Law
1989
American Jurisprudence Award – Lawyer as Negotiator, St. John's University School of Law
1989
Faculty Research Assistant Program Award, St. John's University School of Law
1987
Law Review (Highest Honor), St. John's University School of Law
1986
Finance Award at NYU, Phi Alpha Kappa
1986
Business Management Award at NYU, Betta Gamma Sigma
1986
University Founders’ Day Scholar (Top 5%), New York University Stern School of Business
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Academic Extern Mentor With 6 Law Schools - Train Students, Brooklyn Law School, New York Law School, Cardozo Law School, St. John's Law School, Touro Law School, Hofstra Law School, and Berkeley College
1999 - Present
Attorney - Litigation, Foreclosure, Business & Bankruptcy, Lanin Law P.C.
2020 - 2020
Judge - Law Student Moot Court Oral Arguments, Touro Law School
2002 - 2005
Director and Vice President, 1266 Apartment Corp. (Horizon House)
1999 - 2022
Taekwon-do/Kickboxing Instructor, Team USA Taekwon-do Fitness
1997 - 1999
Attorney - Dept Head: Com. Lit., Forecl. & Bktcy, Helfand & Helfand
1996 - 1996
Judge, Civil Trial Institute, St. John’s University School of Law School
1993 - 1996
Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy, Farrell Fritz, PC
1991 - 1993
Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy, Fischoff & Gelberg / Stuart Gelberg, Chapter 13 Trustee
1989 - 1990
Associate Attorney - Corporate Law, Whitman & Ransom
1988 - 1989
Bankruptcy Law Clerk, Stuart Gelberg, Chapter 13 Trustee
Associations
1989 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Real Property Law SectionMember
1989 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Commercial and Federal Litigation SectionMember
International Executive Guild
2015 - 2016
Business Networking International - Manhattan Chapter 3Vice President
2011 - 2022
Business Networking InternationalMember
2005 - 2010
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2002 - 2006
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2001 - 2005
Bankruptcy Lawyer's NetworkMember
1999 - 2000
Allexpert.comMember
1996 - 2001
Commercial Law League of America, Creditors’ Rights CommitteeContributing Author
1996 - 2001
Turnaround Management Association, Long Island ChapterMember
1996 - 2001
Eastern Association of Equipment LessorsMember
1996 - 2001
Commercial Law League of America, Bankruptcy CommitteeContributing Author
1991 - 1997
Nassau County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law CommitteeHomeless Advocate
1990 - 1993
Bankruptcy Lawyers Bar Association of the City of New YorkMember
1990 - 2007
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
1990 - 2007
American Bar Association, Bankruptcy SectionMember
1990 - 2007
American Bar Association, Commercial and Banking SectionMember
1990 - 2007
American Bar Association, Trial Law SectionMember
1990 - 2007
American Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Kalin -13
Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan confirmed and completed
Contracts
Contracts
Business Agreements
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Mortgage Foreclosure Actions
Loan Modification Agreements for many clients who saved their homes
US Bank v. Alston Francis
Defeated Plaintiff's Motion For Summary Judgment
Citimortgage v. Derbabian
Defeated Plaintiff's Motion For Summary Judgment
Segal - Chapter 13 Case
Confirmed Chapter 13 Case
Kalin - Chapter 13
Confirmed Chapter 13 Case
101 McMurray LLC v. Porter
Partial summary judgment granted in favor of our client; then the case was settled.
Commercial Lease
Transaction pending approval from NYS Dept of Health
Commercial Lease
Transaction closed.
Commercial Lease Dispute
Settled
EAB v. Lapes, 254 B.R. 501
Client won the case
Loan Modification
Settled and loan modified
Recovered Broker Comission
Settled
Breach of Contract
Settled
Settlement Agreement for Two Corporations in Dispute
Settled
Collection of Debt
Transaction closed.
Loan Modification
Settled by loan modification
Discharge Ancient Mortgage
Transaction closed.
Client Keeps Their Home With Successful Loan Modification
Settled and loan modified
Litigation and Third-Party Action
Client won case.
Foreclosure Action
Client won case.
Of-Counsel to Credito in Bankruptcy Case
Completed
Co-counsel to Corporate Creditor in Chapter 7
Completed
Consultations
Retained clients
Judgment Obtained
Judgment Obtained
Vacate stay in a Chapter 7
Completed
Education
1989
St. John's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
New York University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Speaking Engagements
2018
CLE Course
How To Handle New York Foreclosure Law
2016
2015
2015
Business Networking International
Commercial Litigation
2014
Business Networking International
Commercial Litigation
2013
Business Networking International
Commercial Litigation
2012
Business Networking International
Commercial Litigation
Publications
2015
AVVO Legal Guides
Foreclosure Guide For The New York Homeowner
2012
Commercial Litigation Articles 2012 to Present
New York Business & Real Estate Litigator Blog
2007
Foreclosure & Bankruptcy Articles March 2007 to Present
New York Foreclosure Law Blog
1999
Commercial Law League Association, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Section Newsletter, Vol. 13, Issue 10, pp.1-4
Pre-Printed Invoice Terms, Course Of Dealing, And Possession Of Goods Did Not Give Creditor A Security Interest Under Articles 2 Or 9 Of The UCC
1988
62 St. John’s Law Review 752
New York Recognizes Exception to Waiver of Attorney – Client Privilege
1987
St. John's Law Review
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