Atty. Steve Edwards
Steve Edwards is a partner in Manatt's Orange County office. Steve has a broad background in real estate and real estate law, including in-house experience in the real estate industry, and serving as co-chair of the real estate practice for an international law firm.
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About Steve Edwards at a glance
Steve Edwards is a real estate attorney based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP. Admitted to practice in California, State Bar of California. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Orange County) (2023). Serves clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steve Edwards is a partner in Manatt's Orange County office
- Steve has a broad background in real estate and real estate law, including in-house experience in the real estate industry, and serving as co-chair of the real estate practice for an international law firm
- He has been active in virtually all aspects of the acquisition, sale, exchange, financing, ground leasing, leasing, and development of improved and unimproved real estate for both individual and institutional clients
- His practice has emphasized the representation of both developers and capital providers in the formation of joint ventures, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies for the acquisition and development of housing and commercial properties
- Steve also has considerable experience representing lenders, partners, and landlords in workout situations, including the evaluation, purchase and sale of nonperforming loans, REO, and distressed assets in individual and portfolio transactions
- Steve’s clients have included pension advisors, real estate investment trusts, investment banking firms, commercial banks, residential and commercial developers, and a number of individual real estate investors
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve Edwards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Costa Mesa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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