About Steven
Steven D. Lear: Experienced Corporate & Securities Attorney in Miami, FL
With more than 25 years of complex legal, tax and business experience, Steven D. Lear offers unparalleled expertise in corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and related areas. As a licensed CPA with an LLM in tax law, coupled with his extensive experience as chief in-house counsel at two major multi-faceted companies, Steve brings a unique skill set to his clients.
Practice Areas
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Joint Ventures
- Corporate Governance (Implementing Anti-Takeover Measures in Takeover Attempts of Public Companies)
- Workouts, Debt Financing (Private Placements & IPOs), Equity Financing
- Corporate Commercial Transactions
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized by Best Attorney USA since 2011 in Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. His innovative work has garnered national press, and some of his transactions have been valued in the billions of dollars.
Education and Credentials
- Universities: University of Florida
- Bar Admissions: Florida (Multiple)
- Languages: English
Firms
Bilzin Sumberg, LLP, where he currently serves as a Partner in the Corporate & Securities Group.
Affiliations
Active member of the Florida Bar. Serving as Reporting Secretary on a committee rewriting legislation governing Florida limited liability companies. Board Member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Mergers and Acquisitions Committee.
Professional Philosophy: Steve Lear dedicates himself to providing high-level service in cost-effective manners, enabling his clients to navigate through complex legal, tax, and business considerations with confidence. He ensures that each transaction aligns with the best interests of his clients, ensuring successful outcomes for all parties involved.
Steven D. Lear, a Partner in the Corporate & Securities Group at Bilzin Sumberg, LLP, provides extensive experience and expertise in corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and other related areas. With over 25 years of legal, tax, and business experience under his belt, Steve brings a unique blend of skills to his practice.
