Strategic Advocacy. Real-World Results
Committed to providing personalized legal solutions for your unique needs
A practice dedicated to zoning and land use, business transactions, and code enforcement defense for property owners, business owners, and developers across Georgia. Direct, attorney-level involvement from strategy through resolution.
Strategic counsel shaped by experience
Each matter is handled with preparation, precision, and a clear understanding of how municipalities and courts actually operate.
Zoning, land-use strategy, variances, entitlements, and approvals requiring coordination with planning staff, boards, and local officials.
Formation, governance, and transactions built to protect ownership, control risk, and support long-term growth.
Representation in citations, fines, hearings, and stop-work matters informed by prior land-use prosecution experience.
Experience that understands both sides of enforcement
Attorney Karen Kenner Scott is a litigator with extensive experience in real estate law, business disputes, zoning and land use matters, and code enforcement defense. As a former Chief Deputy in a metropolitan Solicitor’s Office, she prosecuted complex land use and zoning cases and observed how regulators evaluate evidence and exercise discretion.
That perspective now benefits businesses, property owners, and developers navigating high-stakes issues involving property, development, licensing, and compliance. Each matter is approached with an eye toward both legal positioning and practical outcomes.
Her work has been recognized with honors such as the Rising Star award and the Michael Hancock Award. She has been actively involved with the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, including participation in their Judicial Public Official Academy and Leadership Academy programs.
Recent Honors & Leadership
Recognition from professional and civic organizations reflects both legal work in land use and zoning and a commitment to leadership within the legal community.
Testimonials
Attorney Karen Scott is outstanding! We contacted the firm for help with a real estate contract, and Attorney Scott resolved the issue promptly and entirely in our favor. Her legal expertise is truly impressive—an absolutely brilliant attorney
Karen Scott just handled a building permit/ certificate of occupancy situation on an estate property. After six months of trying to get the issues taken care of by myself I gave up and called Karen Scott. She was absolutely amazing. She got all of my issues taken care of in a timely and professional manner. She was at every inspection and kept me up to speed on everything happening behind the scenes. I highly recommend Karen Scott. I promise you’ll be glad you chose to use her services. I’d give her ten stars if I could!
Karen Scott was a pleasure to work with as she assisted me with variance resolutions to come into code compliance for the City of Brookhaven. I have much more confidence navigating through the process knowing she’s on my team. I strongly recommend consulting with Karen regarding and compliance and code specifics for any works being done on your property. Thanks again Karen