Francis N. Scollan



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Biography

Frank Scollan is partner in our Los Angeles office. His practice centers on state and federal receiverships and real estate litigation, including landlord-tenant, construction defect cases and land subsidence matters.

Frank has represented numerous lenders in obtaining the appointment of receivers for a variety of assets including retail and office properties, residential developments, and apartment complexes.  He also represents state court receivers in administering the estate, addressing litigation matters, and obtaining court approval of the sale of assets.  Frank has also represented federal equity receivers appointed in SEC actions to recover assets for defrauded investors.  Frank has represented numerous developers, from individuals to national corporations, in disputes involving CEQA, government approvals, partnership and business disputes, construction matters, environmental issues and related real estate issues, including purchase and sales disputes.  He has brought and defended a wide variety of writ of mandate proceedings, including CEQA actions. Frank has represented homeowners and developers in cases involving land subsidence.  Frank has extensive trial experience, including a five-week trial for a national developer to recover government fees.

 

Education

Frank obtained his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and his J.D. from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law at Boalt Hall.

Bar Admissions

  • California