Scott L. Matthews, Esq.
Of Counsel
Overview
Scott L. Matthews specializes in providing advice relating to cross-border commercial transactions, structured finance, secured transactions under Articles 8 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and the formation and utilization of Delaware alternative business entities. He has substantial expertise in drafting, issuing and providing advice relating to legal opinions involving commercial transactions with a Delaware connection, as well as Delaware limited partnerships, limited liability companies, statutory trusts, general partnerships and corporations.
Prior to working for The Delaware Counsel Group LLP, Mr. Matthews practiced from 2000 to 2009 with Richards, Layton & Finger P.A. In law school, Mr. Matthews served as articles review editor of the Journal of Law and Politics at the University of Virginia School of Law. Mr. Matthews also holds a master’s degree in English literature from the University of Virginia with a specialization in early 19th Century English literature. In addition, Mr. Matthews has worked as a program coordinator for the Institute for Humane Studies, a non-profit educational institution located in Arlington, Va.
Publications
- Co-Author, Clarifying the Law of ‘Registered Organizations’ in Delaware, 2 L. Opin. Newsletter (ABA Section of Business Law, Committee on Legal Opinions) 8 (Dec. 2002).
- Co-Author, Building a Better Mousetrap: Delaware General Assembly Amends LLC, Limited Partnership and General Partnership Acts for 2011, Del. Bus. Ct. Insider (July 20, 2011).
- Author, Rethinking the Tire Without Reinventing the Wheel: Delaware Clarifies and Improves Business and Corporate Statutes for 2011, 7 Law Trends & News Practice Area Newsletter (ABA General Practice, Small Firm & Solo Division) 4 (Summer 2011).
- Author, Progress and the Art of Corporate Maintenance: Delaware Clarifies and Improves Entity Statutes for 2011, Nat’l Ass’n of Minority and Women Owned L. Firms Newsl., Oct. 2011, at 11.
Bar Admissions
Delaware, 2000
United States District Court for the District of Delaware, 2001
Memberships
American Bar Association
Delaware State Bar Association
Education
University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2000
University of Virginia, M.A., 2000
University of Delaware, B.A., 1995
Contact
(302) 576-9600 Ext. 14
(302) 576-9608 Fax
100 South Rockland Falls Road
P. O. Box 4175
Wilmington, DE 19807
100 South Rockland Falls Road, P. O. Box 4175, Wilmington, DE 19807 - (302) 576 - 9600
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