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Steven Robert Morasse

Steven Robert Morasse

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 40 years

Real estate Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Litigation, Business, Landlord & Tenant

1401 Dove St Ste 310, Newport Beach, CA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Specialize in selecting, forming and counseling business entities, contracts, leases, and business-to-business transactions

41 years

25%
Landlord or Tenant 25%

Specialize in commercial landlord-tenant matters, both transactional and litigation

41 years

25%
Litigation 25%

Specialize in real estate, business, unlawful detainer, construction, collection, and general civil litigation

41 years

25%
Real Estate 25%

Specialize in commercial real estate, both transactional and litigation

41 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Morasse Collins & Clark APC

1401 Dove St Ste 310, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Steven Robert Morasse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business

Fantastic, honest, and quick

Mr. Morasse is the attorney for our small business. He always has our best interest in mind and even sees issues that I didn't anticipate. We feel safe under his guidance and would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Haiyan | April 03, 2017 | Real Estate

knowledgable and patient

I found Mr. Morasse through Avvo, and I am thankful that I did. I have talked several other real estate lawyers regarding my issue. I found him to be more knowledgeable, competent and responsive than others. He listened to me patiently over the phone and answered all of my questions. I didn't feel ru...shed to ask him questions. He made me feel that he is a very genuine person who cares about his client. I STRONGLY recommend Steve Morasse for any real estate issues you have.

Posted by Cindy | February 17, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professionalism at it's Best

I located Mr. Morasse through Avvo, and I am thankful that I did. He is a terrific lawyer, and he saved us a lot of trouble. I contacted Mr. Morasse on Friday and he got the lawsuit filed against me dismissed on Monday. He was smart, easy to work with and his rates were very reasonable. I woul...d strongly recommend him. He was able to solve a very serious issue for us fast and he really cared about us.

Posted by Alex | September 15, 2014 | Real Estate

Impressive Results

I would strongly recommend Steve Morasse on real estate and business matters, both transactional and litigation. Steve has been my attorney for the past 28 years. During that time, Steve has handled corporate start ups, business contracts, shareholder and partnership disputes, commercial leases, evic...tions, purchase and sale agreements, and other real estate and business matters. Steve is knowledgeable, competent, responsive, experienced, and he gets results. Additionally, his rates are very reasonable.

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Steven Robert Morasse's Lawyer Endorsements

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Malte Farnaes

Litigation lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is an excellent trial lawyer. I highly recommend him."

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Brad Hakala

Unknown lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am pleased to endorse Mr. Morasse, as even though we were on opposing sides of a transaction, I found Mr. Morasse to be logical, ethical, friendly, knowledgeable, hard working, responsive, and fair. It was truly a pleasure to work with someone as professional as Mr. Morasse on the other side of the matter, as I truly believe his professionalism and wealth of knowledge made resolution fairly simple."

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David Karp

Real estate lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As a full time mediator of real estate and business disputes, I come across many lawyers in the conduct of my mediation practice. Mr. Morasse is among those I see in mediation that I consider competent in their work and kind and caring toward their clients. He understands the process of mediation and makes laudable use of it."

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Eric Lampel

Litigation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I absolutely endorse this lawyer. he is extremely hardworking, smart, diligent, ethical and honest. If Steve shakes your hand, you are good to go. He is everything a lawyer should be - a zealous advocate, but also honest and pleasant. Any client would do well in retaining and following Steve's advice."

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Crayton Clark

Real estate lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I do not know of an attorney that I would more strongly recommend than Steve Morasse to assist you with real estate and business matters. He has a wealth of experience and expertise with a solid record of successful results. If you need assistance with real estate or business matters, Steve Morasse is the the attorney to contact."

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Desmond Collins

Real estate lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly endorse Steve Morasse. I have worked with Steve for over 20 years. He is a talented, knowledgeable and tenacious advocate. Steve also possesses the unique ability to analyze complex business and legal issues and implement successful strategies to obtain excellent results for his clients."

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Christina Lucio

Real estate lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Steve Morasse and his firm. Steve is a very knowledgeable attorney who I have found to offer a unique perspective to the resolution of disputes and in real estate matters. He works very hard to ensure his client's interests are well represented in transactions and disputes."

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Richard Grant

Real estate lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Breathless but without breaking stride, Steven R. Morasse hurried toward the last empty chair in the room. Ten past ten. “Am I late?” “Did he take roll?” “Is this Contracts?” That empty chair was next to mine. Yes, no, and no, this is Property. We were in law school. It was 1981 and that was the last time Steve Morasse was confused about a property law matter. Since then, I have known Steve Morasse to be engaged and even entertained by obscure and arcane provisions in leases, contracts and court decisions dealing with property law-- all to the benefit of his clients. I heartily recommend Steve. To many clients with seemingly intractable problems, Steve Morasse has brought a perspective and a solution as welcome and unexpected as found money."

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Marc Lazarus

Real estate lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve Morasse is an outstanding attorney who knows the law and cares about his clients. Whenever my clients have a real estate question, I refer them to Steve Morasse, and they always get excellent assistance. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Marshall Casey

Litigation lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Steve on some rather complicated investment cases. Steve was invaluable in the guidance he provided, both the recommendations on documents as well as litigation strategy. Because of Steve's involvement we were able to cancel millions of dollars of fraudulent debt and recover significant funds from parties who caused a lot of the problems. I consider Steve's advice, counsel, and legal opinions to be of immense value and am lucky to have worked with him. The results of his work are always good, and how he does it is also stellar."

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Christopher Russell

Real estate lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steven Morasse has forgot more Commercial Real Estate law in his 26 years plus of practice than most lawyers who specialize in that area have learned throughout their careers. The tactics that he utilizes and the strategies that he employs in representing his clients are the stuff of what books are made. In fact he has written a guidebook, "What Every Property Manager Should Know About Commercial Real Estate" that has come to be the "bible" for many commercial property managers. I refer all of my real estate business to Mr. Morasse and have always received thanks for doing so from my grateful clients. If you are looking for an excellent advocate for your real estate or business litigation needs, then you need look no further than Steven Morasse. I highly endorse Steven and his firm Morasse, Collins & Clark."

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Malte Farnaes

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Kyle Scott

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Brad Hakala

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Eric Lampel

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Christina Lucio

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Crayton Clark

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Desmond Collins

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

2014 Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Partner, Morasse Collins & Clark, APC

1990 - 1994

Partner, Raitt & Morasse

1985 - 1989

Associate, Raitt & Dobrin

Associations

1985 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

1985 - 1995

Los Angeles County Bar Association

1985 - 1988

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Commercial Unlawful Detainer

Dismissal

Construction Contract

Contract signed

Breach of Commercial Lease

Judgment for Landlord

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Education

1984

Univ of San Diego SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Loyola Marymount Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

IREM - IE

Updates in Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law

Languages

English

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