Atty. Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr.

Atty. Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr.

Mr. Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. is a lawyer practicing planning and land use, administrative law, environmental & land use law and 2 other areas of law.

Lakewood Ranch Lakewood Ranch 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. at a glance

Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. is a trusts, probate, real estate, zoning, and government attorney based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Florida (2005), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2005), and Maine (2014). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Bates College (B.A., 2001). Active member of Sarasota County Bar Association State Bar of Florida American Bar Association. Serands clients in Lakewood Ranch, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. is a lawyer practicing planning and land use, administrative law, environmental & land use law and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen Douglas received a B.A. degree from Bates College in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Stephen Douglas practices in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

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Real Estate Law

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

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

Land Use & Zoning

Stephen Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas Rees, Jr.

Where is Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr.'s law office located?
Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr.'s law practice is located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. handle?
Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. focuses on trusts, probate, real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. practiced law?
Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. go to law school?
Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Stephen Douglas Rees, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maine School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
Bates College
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2005
Maine
Admitted: 2014

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