Scott J. Borth
- Seattle
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Scott is a seasoned finance lawyer who advises clients across a wide range of industries and transactions.
Scott Borth represents banks, financial institutions, and other institutional lenders in all aspects of commercial finance, real estate finance, and asset-based finance transactions. Scott regularly advises lenders on senior secured credit facilities, real estate mortgage loans, construction loans, syndications and participations, leveraged buyouts, and other related matters. His experience spans industries including healthcare, media and communications, hospitality, agriculture, technology, and intellectual property.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., Editor, Washington Law Review, 1983
- Washington State University, B.A., Economics, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, , 1980
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
Related Employment
- Miller, Nash, Wiener, Hager & Carlsen LLP, Seattle, WA, Partner, 1992-1996; Associate, 1987-1991
- Merkle, Caine, Donohue, Jory & Duvall, Seattle, WA, Associate, 1985-1987
- Sax and MacIver, Seattle, WA, Associate, 1983-1985
Professional Recognition
Ranked by Chambers USA as “America’s Leading Lawyer” for Banking & Finance, 2023-2024
Named "Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in America, 2023
Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Banking and Finance Law, 2010-2025
Impact
Professional Leadership
- American Bar Association, Section of Business Law, Commercial Financial Services Committee, Loan Documentation Subcommittee Member, 1995-present
- Washington State Bar Association, Business and Real Property Law Sections
- King County Bar Association
- American Land Title Association, Lenders’ Counsel Group, 2000-present