Bio

Scott Opincar is a member of the Strategic Advisory and Restructuring Department, concentrating his practice in the areas of bankruptcy (primarily Chapter 11 reorganizations), business counseling and strategic advisory services, commercial law and creditors’ rights, workouts, Uniform Commercial Code transactions, distressed mergers and acquisition, and receiverships (both state and federal). Scott is also chair of the firm's Franchise, Licensing and Distribution Practice Group. He facilitates franchise and distribution relationships. Scott’s clients include both franchisors and franchisees. He frequently counsels clients concerning franchise law, franchise agreements, franchise disclosure documents, long-term contracts, and licensing agreements. Scott has extensive experience in the restaurant industry. Additionally, Scott is the former chair and a current member of McDonald Hopkins' Professional Development Committee.Scott earned a J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1994. He received a B.A. from the University of Akron in 1991. Scott is licensed to practice in the state courts in Ohio, in various United States District Courts, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.