Atty. Steven Kaplan

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.

Sarasota Sarasota 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven Kaplan at a glance

Steven Kaplan is a Partner based in Sarasota, Florida, practforg at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. 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). Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Steven Kaplan's law office located?
Steven Kaplan's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Steven Kaplan practiced law?
Steven Kaplan has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Steven Kaplan go to law school?
Steven Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1974).
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington School of Law
- 1977
A.B.
Washington University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1979

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