Stephen D. Rees, Jr.

Stephen D. Rees, Jr., practices in the areas of land use, zoning, municipal law, and real estate. He brings many years of experience to his representation of developers, landowners, and others in rezoning cases, obtaining development approvals, and handling the myriad complex issues that arise in the development and use of real estate. He regularly represents national, regional and local developers in quasi-judicial proceedings and contested matters before governing authorities, agencies, boards and commissions throughout Florida.

Additionally, Stephen counsels and advises clients on residential and commercial real estate matters including negotiating, drafting, and enforcing real property purchase contracts, examining title and issuing title insurance, and representing clients in real estate closings.

• Best Lawyers in America, 2024
• Elite Top Attorneys, Sarasota Magazine, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

• Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, Governmental Affairs Committee, 2023
• Manatee County Historical Preservation Board
  • Board Chairman, 2022-present
  • Board Member, 2019-present
• Booker High School Law Academy, Mentor, 2019

• All Things Waterfront, RASM Magazine