Associate Attorney

• Jan 2019 - Present

Managing Attorney

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

As managing attorney, Steven directed the commercial litigation, commercial law, property law, probate and estate planning practices. He believes in a team approach and has been effective in assisting attorneys, paralegals, and staff in moving cases to conclusion. Steven has used his broad background to assist clients in contract formation, transactions, and estate planning.

Senior Associate

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

Steven Warner was a senior associate with the firm. Steven, better known in the office by his last name, is from New York City. He has a broad background in both litigation and transactions. With his comprehensive knowledge of the law, Steven resolves complex legal issues and produces results. He is familiar with a wide range of attorney and client management systems. He also has an accounting and CPA background. With this background, Steven has developed the sophisticated judgment and insight necessary to address and resolve the financial issues necessary to achieve the most desirable results. Steven was instrumental in drafting a provision of §197.582(6), Fla. Stat. (2018), to provide for county clerks to recover costs for obtaining an opinion whether an interpleader is required in distributing tax deed surplus funds. In litigation, he has successfully defended clients and has recovered attorney's fees for our clients. With his commercial background, Steven has prepared and negotiated contracts and operating agreements for our clients.

Real estate litigation attorney

• Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

Attorney handling foreclosure, title and real estate litigation on behalf of lenders: • Research and counsel client on issues relating to real estate and consumer finance laws • Review title abstracts, title reports, property descriptions, loan documents, trust documents, probate records, and other real estate transaction documents • Draft and file civil litigation pleadings regarding initiation of the law suit, motion practice, discovery, and resolution of the case, including initial and amended complaints, plaintiff’s motions, responsive pleadings, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements and/or final judgments • Attended hearings, mediations, conciliation conferences, depositions, and non-jury trials • Manage and resolve prolonged litigation matters initiated by prior counsel • Skilled in RESPA, TILA, and FDCPA issues

Senior Associate Attorney

• Aug 2010 - Sep 2014

Litigation attorney in 170 attorney general insurance defense litigation firm, defending real estate and foreclosure claims, and general first and third party defense claims. • Defended lender in complex multi-million dollar real estate fraud claim arising from sale of property secured by mortgage, which was brought as a counterclaim to lender’s foreclosure action. • Defended title agent against lender in complex real estate title litigation arising from commercial mortgage of multiple parcels and borrower’s fraudulent sale of mortgaged parcels causing loss of lien, necessitating comprehensive analysis of recording statutes and defense of title insurer claim. • Defended clients in adversary proceeding against claim brought by party subject to involuntary bankruptcy, including successfully obtaining dismissal of clients in over $100,000,000 claim for damages arising from the court’s dismissal of the involuntary bankruptcy proceeding. • Successfully negotiated settlements in accounting malpractice claims in bankruptcy proceedings. • Provided in depth evaluation of legal issues to facilitate settlement of Chinese drywall litigation claim. • Successfully defended claim by former employee that client violated Americans with Disabilities Act. • Represented insurers in first party hurricane and other property loss claims, and defendants in third party personal injury, wrongful death, and intentional tort actions.

Senior Associate Attorney

• Jan 2001 - Aug 2010

Transactional and litigation attorney in general civil practice firm with full responsibility handling a wide variety of residential and commercial real estate transactions and commercial and subrogation litigation. • Insurance subrogation involving automobile negligence, product liability, and negligent repairs, including successfully obtaining a summary judgment resulting in a $700,000 fire loss settlement. • Represented clients/creditors in commercial collection matters, including successfully prosecuting a proceeding supplementary and obtaining complete restitution to client. • Prosecuted insurance agent malpractice claim though successful appeal and settlement. • Business disputes, foreclosure defense, and landlord and tenant litigation. • Real estate residential and commercial transactions and mortgage loans, title examination and issuance of policies, and negotiation of commercial leases.

Sole Practitioner

• 1989 - Dec 2000

Sole practitioner in general civil and real estate practice, including real estate, mortgage and trust litigation, general civil litigation, residential and commercial real estate transactions, and general commercial law. • Litigation work included general commercial and real estate contract disputes, foreclosures, residential and commercial landlord/tenant disputes and evictions, lender disputes, condominium association collections, trust litigation, probate litigation, and construction disputes. Litigation included both trial and appellate litigation. • Represented clients in connection with residential and commercial purchases and mortgage loans, business purchases and sales, title examination and issuance of policies, developer title and development issues, zoning and land use, purchase and sale contracts, condominium documentation and filings, and preparing and negotiating commercial and residential leases for both landlords and tenants, and corporation and partnership formation and organization.

Associate Attorney

• 1986 - 1989

Attorney in real estate and corporate department with full responsibility for handling of commercial and residential mortgage lending and real estate transactions. • Responsibilities included title examination, clearance of defects, and issuance of title policies, including creating and implementing title examination and closing procedures to streamline closing process. Title examination including examination of abstracts from the earliest public records. • Review and approval of condominium documents; review and negotiation of commercial leases; and review of commercial contracts. • Assistance to litigation and probate and estate planning departments with title and taxation issues. • Corporate formation and operation, commercial transactions and review of banking regulations. • Clients included institutional and private purchasers and sellers and institutional lenders.

Associate Attorney

• 1984 - 1986

Responsible primarily for probate administration, real estate, wills and estate planning, and tax matters for general practice firm. Experience in other areas included commercial transactions, corporations, litigation, and dissolution of marriage. Responsible primarily for probate administration, real estate, wills and estate planning, and tax matters for general practice firm. Experience in other areas included commercial transactions, corporations, litigation, and dissolution of marriage.

Corporate Tax Accountant

• 1982 - 1984

Responsible for tax planning and compliance for corporate tax department. Involved in many areas of corporate taxation including foreign and affiliated corporations, DISC's, deferred compensation, reorganizations, and liquidations. Responsible for tax planning and compliance for corporate tax department. Involved in many areas of corporate taxation including foreign and affiliated corporations, DISC's, deferred compensation, reorganizations, and liquidations.

Tax Accountant

• 1981 - 1982

Responsibilities included individual, partnership, and corporate tax return preparation, tax research and compliance involving real estate, estate and gift, oil and gas, individual and fiduciary taxation. Responsibilities included individual, partnership, and corporate tax return preparation, tax research and compliance involving real estate, estate and gift, oil and gas, individual and fiduciary taxation.