Atty. Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr.

Atty. Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr.

Stephen D. Rees, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. at a glance

Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. is a real estate, zoning, and government attorney based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, practicing at Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA. Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Lakewood Ranch, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Stephen D. Rees, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law
  • Stephen D., who practices law in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, has been recognized since 2024
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Land Use & Zoning

Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lakewood Ranch are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr.

Where is Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr.'s law office located?
Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr.'s law practice is located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. The firm is Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. handle?
Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. focuses on real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. go to law school?
Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 2005).
How can I contact Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr. received?
Stephen D. "Steve" Rees, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Maine School of Law
- 2005

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

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