Atty. Stevens A. Carey

Atty. Stevens A. Carey

Stevens A. Carey is a real estate attorney in Holland & Knight's Century City office.

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Stevens A. Carey is a real estate attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 1978) and University of California Berkeley (MA, 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers (listed since 2004) (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Stevens A. Carey is a real estate attorney in Holland & Knight's Century City office
  • Mr. Carey focuses his practice on a broad range of transactional real estate matters, with an emphasis on joint ventures, workouts, financings, acquisitions and dispositions
  • Mr. Carey is a contributing editor for The Real Estate Finance Journal, a member of the editorial board of The Practical Real Estate Lawyer, a past member of the editorial board of Bloomberg BNA Real Estate Law and Industry Report, and a past contributor and member of the Board of Advisors of Real Estate Workouts and Asset Management
  • He is the author of the 2016 American Bar Association (ABA) publication, "Real Estate Ventures: Formulating and Interpreting Promote Hurdles and Distribution Splits" and has written numerous articles on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings and joint ventures
  • He is also a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)
  • Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Carey was a partner at a boutique national real estate law firm in Los Angeles

Practice Areas Explained

Stevens A. Carey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stevens A. Carey 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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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 Los Angeles 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Stevens A. Carey's law office located?
Stevens A. Carey's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stevens A. Carey handle?
Stevens A. Carey focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Stevens A. Carey go to law school?
Stevens A. Carey earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (MA, 1975); (BA, 1973).
How can I contact Stevens A. Carey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stevens A. Carey received?
Stevens A. Carey's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers (listed since 2004); Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA (listed since 2003); Best Lawyers in America — Mathematics Honors Program completed "with great distinction" - University of California, Berkeley (1973).

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California Berkeley
- 1978
MA
University of California Berkeley
- 1975
BA
University of California Berkeley
- 1973

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers (listed since 2004)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA (listed since 2003)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mathematics Honors Program completed "with great distinction" - University of California, Berkeley (1973)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Phi Beta Kappa - University of California, Berkeley (1973)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Los Angeles)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California

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