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Steve has over 35 years of legal experience, both in private practice and as general counsel. As general counsel for a land development company, Steve provided leadership and legal guidance through all stages of company growth, from a startup company, to the acquisition and operation of large master planned communities located across the country in partnership with private equity firms. Responsibilities spanned all aspects of the company’s legal affairs and business operations, including contract negotiation and drafting; litigation management; negotiation of joint venture agreements with multi-billion-dollar private equity partners; negotiation of project financing agreements; management of governmental relations; management of operating businesses at development projects, including golf courses, real estate brokerage companies, restaurants, clubs, and marinas; insurance and risk management; led all aspects of entitlement process, including managing outside engineers and land planners; managed accounting department responsible for all project and company accounting, including annual audits; led creation and implementation of annual business plans to meet joint venture goals; and led due diligence teams in connection with acquisition of projects, ranging in size from $5 million to $50+ million.In private practice he has represented a wide range of small and medium size businesses. As a trusted advisor in all aspects of his clients’ businesses, he has formed dozens of startup companies, guiding owners through establishing corporate governance processes that met their goals. He has represented both buyers and sellers in in acquisition and disposition of businesses, including all aspects of due diligence. He has also represented tenants in negotiations with landlords over lease terms and assisted franchisees in disputes with franchisors. He has also guided clients through disputes with lenders, other businesses, and partners.

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