Atty. Steven Paletz

Atty. Steven Paletz

Steven Paletz represents local, regional, and national developers throughout the lifecycle of a commercial real estate transaction. His clients represent a diversity of real estate sectors including residential, industrial, retail, office, mixed use, and hospitality projects.

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Profile Summary

About Steven Paletz at a glance

Steven Paletz is a real estate and zoning attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Akerman LLP. Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven Paletz represents local, regional, and national developers throughout the lifecycle of a commercial real estate transaction
  • His clients represent a diversity of real estate sectors including residential, industrial, retail, office, mixed use, and hospitality projects
  • His experience includes all aspects of a real estate transaction including agreements, leases, entitlement work, financing and construction agreements
  • Steven has also represented lenders in connection with the drafting and negotiation of loan documents
  • Steven has experience representing landlords and tenants in commercial leases for office, retail and industrial properties
  • In addition, he previously served as a general counsel for a national homebuilder based in Colorado
  • In November of 2021, Steven was appointed as a Commissioner on the Colorado Economic Development Commission

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Paletz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Paletz 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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Land Use & Zoning

Steven Paletz is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven Paletz

Where is Steven Paletz's law office located?
Steven Paletz's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Paletz handle?
Steven Paletz focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
Where did Steven Paletz go to law school?
Steven Paletz earned their education at (J.D., 2014).
How can I contact Steven Paletz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Steven Paletz received?
Steven Paletz's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 2014

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

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