Atty. Steven Kaplan
Steven Kaplan was born in Gary, Indiana, in 1952. He is a graduate of Washington University (A.B., cum laude, 1974; J.D., 1977) and was admitted to the New York bar in 1978.
Corporate Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Sarasota, FL · 48+ Years Experience
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About Steven Kaplan at a Glance
Steven Kaplan is a Partner based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Washington University (A.B., 1974). Serves clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Kaplan
- Steven Kaplan was born in Gary, Indiana, in 1952
- He is a graduate of Washington University (A.B., cum laude, 1974; J.D., 1977) and was admitted to the New York bar in 1978
- He is also admitted to practice in the U.S
- District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
- His practice is in the areas of real estate, corporate and administrative law
- Mr. Kaplan's real estate practice concentrates on negotiating and drafting retail and office leases, purchases and sales of commercial and residential properties and lending and secured transactions
- A significant portion of his practice deals with restaurant and tavern businesses requiring licenses from the New York State Liquor Authority and the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs and Department of Health, the purchase and sales of these businesses and providing general business advice on day-to-day operational matters
Practice Areas Explained
Steven Kaplan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Kaplan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Sarasota.
Business & Corporate Law in Sarasota
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Sarasota
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Steven Kaplan is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Construction Law in Sarasota
Steven Kaplan is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Landlord & Tenant in Sarasota
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Sarasota
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 Sarasota 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 venue, 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.
Sarasota Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Sarasota-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Sarasota Choose Steven Kaplan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steven Kaplan's practice in the field of business, real estate, construction, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Kaplan brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Steven Kaplan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and construction, Steven Kaplan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Sarasota
A Sarasota-based practice means Steven Kaplan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Steven Kaplan Handles in Sarasota
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Steven Kaplan has experience with under Florida law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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