Practice Areas
Education
- B.S., Wake Forest University, 1991, with honors
- J.D., Wake Forest University, 1994, with honors; Wake Forest Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor
Bar & Court Admissions
- North Carolina, 1994
Skottowe (Skott) W. Smith, Jr.
Skott Smith brings considerable experience to his clients in the areas of retail, office and mixed-use development, leasing and financing. In this capacity, Mr. Smith assists developers, owners, tenants, lenders, and investors in a variety of transactions:
- He recently handled the development of a downtown office tower adjacent to and part of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC.
- He has handled the acquisition, financing, development and disposition of numerous large office, retail and residential developments.
- He recently handled the acquisition of several medical office complexes.
- He has extensive experience handling complex retail and office lease transactions throughout the United States.
- He has recently been involved in the acquisition and development of a regional mall.
Of Note
- Named among The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Real Estate, 2009 and 2010
- Named a North Carolina Rising Star in Real Estate Law by North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine, 2009
- Featured by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business in North Carolina in the field of Real Estate, 2008 and 2009
- Named a North Carolina Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine (Real Estate), 2006 and 2008
Active in the Charlotte community, Mr. Smith is affiliated with:
- Myers Park Presbyterian Church
- Habitat for Humanity
- Past Board Member, The Children's Theatre
News
- Chambers USA Names Moore & Van Allen Top Industry Leaders
- Thirty-four MVA Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
- Chambers USA Names Moore & Van Allen Top Industry Leaders
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association: Real Property Section
- Urban Land Institute
- International Council of Shopping Centers