Practice areas: Real Estate, Business & Corporate
Licensed in Florida since: 2010
Education: New England Law | Boston
Selected to Rising Stars: 2020 - 2024 Block & Scarpa
601 21st StSuite 401
Vero Beach, FL 32960 Phone: 772-794-1918 Email: Ryan C. Scarpa Visit website
Ryan serves as a driving force behind the strategic direction and operational growth of the firm, with a substantive focus on both commercial and residential real estate matters, as well as high-profile business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
A seasoned real estate professional, Ryan's practice spans the full spectrum of residential and commercial transactions, encompassing property purchases, sales, financing, deal structuring, construction, and large-scale development projects. His expertise extends to a wide range of business transactions, where he advises on entity formation, corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions, and intricate contract negotiations. Ryan has represented some of the nation's largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), franchisees, and prominent real estate investment and development firms, particularly in their Florida-based dealings.
Ryan's unique blend of legal acumen and real-world business experience further enhances his ability to provide exceptional value to clients. His hands-on approach and deep understanding of deal structuring and market dynamics allow him to strategically leverage his network to help clients achieve their goals. Outside of his work at Block & Scarpa, Ryan has personally identified, operated, and successfully exited over $250 million in real estate ventures and business enterprises. He has also overseen and helped scale several multi-million-dollar businesses in industries including real estate, consumer product goods, sports marketing and representation, and hospitality.
Ryan has represented hundreds of athletes, entertainers, and high-profile celebrities in negotiating complex sports contracts, sponsorship deals, endorsement agreements, and NFT (non-fungible token) releases.
Recognized for his diligence and unparalleled advocacy, Ryan is frequently invited to speak on a wide array of legal and business topics. His dedication to excellence and client success has earned him recognition by Rising Stars/Super Lawyers each year since 2020, where he has been honored for his exceptional contributions to both the firm and the legal profession, as well as America's Most Honored Lawyers in each year since 2022. Ryan has also been named to Florida Trend Magazine’s prestigious list of Notable Managing Partners on multiple occasions, based upon peer nominations. Ryan’s leadership has been instrumental in driving the firm’s remarkable growth, with Block & Scarpa expanding by more than 1000% in the past decade.
First Admitted: 2010, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.blockscarpa.com/attorney/scarpa-ryan-c/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Named to Florida Trend Magazine's prestigious list of Notable Managing Partners for 2025, 2025
- Named to The American Registry's list of America's Most Honored Lawyers for 2025, 2025
- Named to The American Registry's list of America's Most Honored Lawyers for 2024, 2024
- Named to Florida Trend Magazine's prestigious Notable Managing Partners list for 2024, 2024
- Presenter to Realtors and Real Estate Professionals on behalf of Attorneys Real Estate Councils of Florida and The Fund/Old Republic Title Insurance, 2024
- Named to The American Registry's list of America's Most Honored Lawyers for 2023, 2023
- Named to "Top Attorneys in Florida 2023", 2023
- Named to The American Registry's list of America's Most Honored Lawyers for 2022, 2022
- Realtor's Education Program - Keynote Speaker on common pitfalls in residential and commercial real estate contracts., 2021
- C.H.A.I.R. Keynote Speaker on legislative updates affecting community associations throughout Florida, 2017
- C.H.A.I.R. Keynote Presentation on Condo and HOA legal updates, 2015
- Guest Panelist at FIU College of Law discussing various legal and business topics in sports., 2012
- Keynote Speaker; San Antonio, TX, 2010
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Represented institutional client in the disposition of its ownership interest in a company valued at over $100MM, 2024
- Represented real estate investment fund's sale of a $40MM portfolio of various commercial real estate holdings in Fort Pierce, Florida, constituting one of the largest transactions in the City of Fort Pierce's history., 2023
- Represented national franchisee in a strategic acquisition of a large network of restaurants around the State of Florida, 2021
- Resolved complex dispute between commercial property owners involving easements and use thereof, 2019
- Successfully settled HOA dispute involving significant damages related to construction items., 2017
Representative Clients
- Represented a community association in connection with a large scale construction defect dispute. , 2018
- Representation of a Seller of a regional business valued at over $35MM, 2024
- Represented national hotel developer in the acquisition and construction financing of a new national-branded hotel, 2021
- Represented seller of a large restaurant in connection with the purchase and sale of membership interests in the ownership LLC, including all diligence items associated with said transaction., 2019
Transactions
- Represented a large developer in the acquisition, structuring, planning, and development phase of 5 new oceanfront and riverfront condominium projects. , 2021
- Represented a seller of a data analytics company in an asset purchase and sale transaction involving complex structure and payment components., 2019
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Florida Bar Association, 2010
- New Jersey State Bar Association, 2010
Pro bono / Community Service
- Participated in pro-bono education for indigent and low income families with respect to COVID-19-related governmental assistance programs, 2021
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, 2024
- Member of the Board of Directors of The Hundred Club of Indian River County, Inc. serving first responders throughout Indian River County, FL, 2024
- Member of the Board of Directors of Indian River Charter High School 2017-2019, 2019
- Community Service in support of the Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County, 2018
- Indian River County Exchange Club member, 2017
- Represented indigent tenants in connection with landlord-tenant matters, 2018
Honors
- Named Rising Star by Super Lawyers for 2023, Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Named Rising Star by Super Lawyers for 2024, Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2024
- Rated by Superlawyers for consecutive years., Superlawyers Rating, www.superlawyers.com, 2021
- Named Rising Star by Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2022
Educational Background
- CALI Award Recipient, 2010
- New England School of Law, 2010
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- CHAIRCondominium & Homeowners Association of Indian River, Inc. LEGAL UPDATE – NEW LAWS THAT AFFECT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS When: Tuesday, November 13, 2018Where: Vero Beach Community Center, 2266 14th Avenue Vero Time: Coffee & Doughnuts 9:00 AM - Meeting 9:30 AM We are honored to have Ryan Scarpa speak at this month’s meeting. Mr. Scarpa is a partner at Block & Scarpa, a boutique law firm located in Vero Beach, FL, operating since 1979. Mr. Scarpa focuses his practice on community association law and real estate transactions. Mr. Scarpa has represented hundreds of associations, developers, and contractors throughout the State of Florida, and he is consistently retained to provide legal advice concerning condominium and HOA issues, real estate planning and development issues, the drafting and interpretation of governing documents, construction law, and complex residential and commercial transactions., Keynote Speaker, Legal Update - New Laws that Affect Community Associations, Condominium & Homeowners Association of Indian River, Inc., Community Associations, Condominium, Homeowners Associations, Real Estate, 2018
- Presented on past and present issues facing community associations throughout Florida, Presenter, The History and Current State of Community Associations in Florida, Condominium & Homeowners Association of Indian River, Inc., Real Property, HOA, Condominium, Community Associations, 2017
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Named to Florida Trend Magazine's prestigious "Notable Managing Partners" list. , 2023
- Named to Florida Trend Magazine's prestigious "Notable Managing Partners" list for 2025, 2025
- Commercial
- Condominium Associations
- Contractors
- Corporate
- Developers
- Homeowners Associations
- Residential
- Small Business
Office location for Ryan C. Scarpa
601 21st St
Suite 401
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2024