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BACKGROUND: Steven was born on June 27, 1961 in New York City and grew up in Livingston, New Jersey. After receiving his B.S. from the University of Massachusetts, Steven attended Rutgers University where he participated in a joint degree program and simultaneously received his Juris Doctor and Masters in City and Regional Planning. Prior to becoming a shareholder at GrayRobinson, Steven practiced in New York City and Orlando, FL. EXPERIENCE: Steven specializes in complex real estate, land use and zoning matters for both public and private clients. He has experience in the sale and purchase of commercial properties, commercial leasing and related transactions, secured lending, title insurance, developer representation including subdivision development and construction projects, and the representation of municipal corporations. He has also developed an expertise in public/private transactions, including transportation and public works contracts as well as obtaining state and local tax incentives for businesses relocating to the State of Florida. Additionally, Steven has significant governmental law experience. He serves as general and special counsel to a number of Community Redevelopment Agencies in South Florida including the recently formed North Miami CRA, Naranja Lakes CRA and City of Boca Raton CRA. He has also worked for a number of municipalities in South Florida including Bal Harbour Village, Village of Key Biscayne, City of Aventura, City of Homestead, Town of Miami Lakes, City of Miramar, City of Weston, City of Dania Beach, City of Boca Raton, Islamorada, Village of Islands, and the City of Marathon. Steven also has very strong ties to the community. He is currently a Commissioner on the Board of the Biscayne Corridor Community Redevelopment Agency and is active in the Anti-Defamation League. Steven was recently recognized in South Florida Business Journal's "Best of the Bar" issue. He frequently lectures on real estate and governmental law issues. EDUCATION: University of Massachusetts, B.S. (1983) Rutgers University, M.C.R.P. (1989) Rutgers University School of Law, J.D. (1989) BAR ADMISSIONS: States of Florida, New Jersey and New York United States District Court of Florida. PROFESSIONAL: South Florida Legal Guide- Top Attorney, 2007 South Florida Legal Guide- Top Attorney, 2006 South Florida Business Journal- Best of the Bar, 2003 CIVIC: South Florida Legal Guide - Top Attorney, 2006 South Florida Business Journal - Best of the Bar, 2003 Biscayne Corridor Community Redevelopment Agency, Commissioner Miami Shores Village Historic Preservation Board, Chairman Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Member Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Member North Miami Chamber of Commerce, Trustee Member Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Trustee Member Florida Redevelopment Association. Association of Florida Developers, Inc. PUBLICATIONS: CRAs - Time Tested and Popular, 2007 South Florida Legal Guide SEMINARS: "Public/Private Transactions and Government Incentive Programs," Lorman Education Services, Government Contracts in Florida Conference "From a Legal Perspective: So, How Do You Get It Done Now?," 4th Annual Redevelopment Program, The ABC's of Dealing with CRAs" Working in the Post-Kelo Environment (November 2006) "Building and Land Use Attorneys Tell Their Side of Affordable Housing Issues," Florida Redevelopment Association (2006 Annual Conference).
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