Scott L. Ginsburg

Scott L. Ginsburg chairs the firm’s Real Estate and Finance Practice Group. He helps school districts, municipalities, and other public bodies solve complex property-tax and public-finance problems. By combining strategic counseling, administrative and court litigation, and legislative advocacy, Scott brings a broad perspective to matters that frequently cross legal, financial, and policy boundaries. His work includes local government finance, real estate taxation, tax rate objections, tax exemptions, sales and use tax, energy, tax increment financing, and property tax abatements. He has tried multiple matters before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board and the Illinois Department of Revenue and has defended actions in state and federal courts. Scott also advises clients on commercial transactions, contracts, disputes, and alternative dispute resolution.

Before joining Robbins Schwartz, Scott concentrated on commercial disputes, construction-defect litigation, and labor and employment matters. He previously served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Michael J. Reagan of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

Scott’s work with educational institutions reflects a longstanding personal connection to education. His parents and sister devoted their careers to teaching, and he continues that family commitment through his legal practice and prior service on the board of Rogers Park Montessori School. Scott is most energized by helping taxing districts develop practical, creative responses to difficult financial problems. He works to translate intricate legal and financial issues into clear options that public officials can evaluate and implement.

Outside the office, Scott runs along Chicago’s lakefront, reads widely in history and science, and travels whenever he can.