Education

Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1988, Order of the Coif

Michigan State University, B.A., 1983, with Honors

Bar and Court Admissions

Michigan

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

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Grand Rapids
1700 East Beltline, N.E.
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-7044
T: 616.726.2207
F: 616.726.2299

Scott H. Hogan

Shareholder

Scott joined the Grand Rapids office of Foster Swift in 2005 and practices in the areas of bankruptcy, receivership, real estate and business law. Specific types of matters that he handles in these areas include:

  • Bankruptcy: represents trustees, creditors, and debtors in all aspects of bankruptcy.
  • Receivership: represents receivers in state and federal courts, assists with asset sales, fraud investigations, asset recovery and all other aspects of receiverships.
  • Real Estate: handles sales, purchases, leases, condominiums, evictions, easements and all related real estate litigation.
  • Business Law: establishes new entities, assists with sales and purchases of companies, contracts, collections and litigation.

Prior to joining Foster Swift, Scott was a shareholder with Tolley VandenBosch Korolewicz & Brengle, P.C., when it joined with Foster Swift. He started his legal career as an associate at Warner Norcross & Judd, LLP.

Through the years, Scott's expertise in the bankruptcy and creditor rights area has been recognized by legal leaders and peers. He is listed in Best Lawyer in America as well as Michigan Super Lawyers in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtors rights. Also, he was selected to author the Bankruptcy Chapter in Michigan Basic Practice Handbook which is published by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Additionally he is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute.  It's for these reason that Scott is a highly sought after bankruptcy attorney in Grand Rapids.

Involved in the community, Scott is a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association, where he currently serves on the Pro Bono Committee and the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan. In the past, he has also served as the president of the Forest Hills Park Association and a member of the Board of Managers for the S.E. YMCA.

Highlights & Recognitions

BV® Distinguished™ Martindale-Hubbell

Best Lawyers in America (Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law)

2012 Best Lawyers in America Lawyer of the Year (Bankruptcy Litigation)

Michigan Superlawyers (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, Real Estate, Closely Held Business)

Representative Matters

  • Regularly represents bankruptcy trustees in collection of preferences and fraudulent conveyances.
  • Assisted receiver in sales of car washes, mobile home parks, and other assets.
  • Assisted receiver in a major embezzlement case at a title company. Recovered assets and made almost 100 percent distribution to creditors.
  • Represented a construction company in a roof collapse matter where the case against our client was dismissed.
  • Represented the purchaser of six commercial buildings in a total $15 million transaction.

News

Publications

  • Bankruptcy Chapter, Michigan Basic Practice Handbook

Memberships & Affiliations

Legal Affiliations:
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association
  • State Bar of Michigan
Industry & Professional Associations:
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Turnaround Management Association