Atty. Stephen L. Rabinowitz

Atty. Stephen L. Rabinowitz

Stephen L. Rabinowitz represents private equity funds, financial institutions, developers and other investors and operators in the acquisition, financing, development, sale and leasing of all classes of commercial properties including office, hotel, multi-family and condominium properties.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen L. Rabinowitz at a glance

Stephen L. Rabinowitz is a real estate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at American University (J.D., 1986) and American University (—, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Stephen L. Rabinowitz represents private equity funds, financial institutions, developers and other investors and operators in the acquisition, financing, development, sale and leasing of all classes of commercial properties including office, hotel, multi-family and condominium properties
  • A significant portion of his practice is devoted to joint ventures, preferred equity investments and other sophisticated equity and debt structures, including venture formation and debt and equity restructuring

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen L. Rabinowitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen L. Rabinowitz 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.

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen L. Rabinowitz

Where is Stephen L. Rabinowitz's law office located?
Stephen L. Rabinowitz's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen L. Rabinowitz handle?
Stephen L. Rabinowitz focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Stephen L. Rabinowitz go to law school?
Stephen L. Rabinowitz earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (—, 1986); (—, 1983).
How can I contact Stephen L. Rabinowitz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen L. Rabinowitz received?
Stephen L. Rabinowitz's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial; Best Lawyers in America — Development; Best Lawyers in America — Finance.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
American University
- 1986
American University
- 1986
Brandeis University
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Development
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Hospitality
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Joint Ventures
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Office Buildings
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Certiorari
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workouts and Restructurings
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who in the East, 34th Edition
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Weekly "2008 All Stars," July 23, 2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Lawyers Forum," Real Estate New York, July/August 2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2011 and 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2006-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 United States, 2007-2009 and 2012-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010 and 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 United States, "Top Tier" Firm in Real Estate, 2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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