Steven D Farkas

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Steven D Farkas

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 42 years

Real estate Lawyer at Manhattan Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Environmental and Natural Resources ... +2 more

1601 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 583, Manhattan Beach, CA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Environmental and Natural Resources 25%

Environmental Law Contaminated Property Cleanups Underground Storage Tank Issues Superfund and RCRA Air and Water Law Business Transactions Company Compliance with Environmental Laws Defense of Enforcement Actions Asbestos Legislative and Regulatory

25%
Oil and Gas 25%

Oil and Gas Law Oil Well Abandonment Pipeline Compliance and Removal Sale of Oil and Gas Equipment Refinery Compliance Supply Agreements Waste Disposal Issues Construction Contracts Transactions Involving Energy Assets Renewable Fuels

25%
Real Estate 25%

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 15%

Corporate/General Counsel Services Corporate Policies Investigations Contracts Leases Licenses Pre-litigation Dispute Resolution Acquisition Due Diligence Supervise Outside Counsel Equipment Transactions Project Entitlements and Approvals

15%
Estate Planning 10%

Real Estate Transactions Purchase and Sales Commercial and Industrial Leasing Neighbor Disputes Municipal Approvals

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026

Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 41 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1985

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1984

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Steve Farkas Law

1601 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 583, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266

stevefarkaslaw.com/

Steven D Farkas's Reviews

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Posted by Robbie | July 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Responsive, and Reassuring Every Step of the Way

I had an excellent experience working with Steve Farkas and Jorge Hernandez. They provided outstanding professionalism, responsiveness, and guidance during a very stressful situation. Jorge was always helpful, communicative, and supportive throughout the process, while Steve provided experienced l...egal guidance and helped me understand my options. Their dedication and attention to detail gave me confidence and made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. I truly appreciate their efforts and the way they handled my case. I highly recommend Steve Farkas and Jorge Hernandez to anyone looking for knowledgeable, reliable, and professional legal assistance.

Posted by Robin | July 06, 2026

Exceptional service and staff you can rely on in times of need.

I'm truly grateful for the time and consideration given by Karla and the staff with Steven Farkas in advising me on my legal issue. They were highly knowledgable and compassionate throughout the consultation process and would highly recommend them for excellent advice and guidance.

Posted by John | July 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Lease Negotiations

Very good experience with Steve and his team. I had a time sensitive real estate matter that involved rounds of negotiations with the other party and their counsel and Steve was able to negotiate a reasonable outcome.

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Steven D Farkas Law office is professional, responsive, and provides clear communication throughout the entire process.

Steven D Farkas Law team is professional, responsive, and provides excellent service throughout the entire process. They sent an email to the management company of my apartment that resolved my issue within days. Legal assistant Martin Guzman was especially helpful, answering all of my questions and... making the experience smooth and stress-free.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Buyback for my vehicle

I had an outstanding experience with this law firm throughout the buyback process for my 2017 Chevrolet Volt. From the very beginning, the attorneys and staff were professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. They explained every step of the process, kept me informed, and made what could have been a ...stressful situation much easier to navigate. Their expertise in handling manufacturer buybacks was evident, and they worked diligently in assisting me in making the decision to successfully resolve the buyback with General Motors. Thanks to their hard work, review of the documents I provided, and recommendations, my case was resolved efficiently, and I was very pleased with the outcome. I truly appreciated their attention to detail, clear communication, and commitment to protecting my rights as a consumer. If you're dealing with any legal matter, I highly recommend this firm. They exceeded my expectations, and I'm grateful for everything they did to help me. A.Y.O.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Associations

2017 - 2019

Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson, PLC

Partner

2013 - 2017

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips

Counsel

1995 - 2013

Paramount Petroleum Corporation

Vice President and General Counsel

1990 - 1995

Mobil Oil Corporation

West Coast Counsel for Mobil Manufacturing

1987 - 1990

Patton Boggs LLP

Senior Associate

Education

1983

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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