Jeffrey J. Steffen, Counsel at our Las Vegas law office
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Jeffrey J. Steffen

Counsel
Biography

Jeffrey Steffen’s practice is focused in corporate law and commercial real estate. He is often involved in multimillion-dollar real estate developments, significant corporate mergers and acquisitions, and finance transactions where he uses his experience to help his clients close large-scale commercial transactions.

Jeff frequently assists clients in negotiating and drafting various types of business contracts. His experience includes stock/asset purchase and sale agreements, licensing agreements, employment and independent contractor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, non-circumvention agreements, option agreements, franchise purchase and sale agreements, and settlement/release agreements. Jeff also has experience in the drafting and negotiation of game development/intellectual property license agreements for land-based slot machines and online gaming.

Additionally, Jeff has experience with negotiation and preparation of mergers and acquisitions. He regularly advises clients with transactions that involve entity selection, formation and governance, including operating agreements, bylaws, and corporate resolutions.

Jeff also represents buyers and sellers in commercial real estate and development projects where he has experience negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and reviewing title and survey documents. Additionally, he helps his landlord and tenant clients negotiate and draft residential and commercial leases. In his construction law practice, Jeff assists clients with negotiating and drafting contracts on behalf of owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Nevada


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Illinois
  • Supreme Court of Nevada
  • United States District Court, District of Nevada
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois


Education

  • University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly The John Marshall Law School) (J.D.)
  • Northern Illinois University (B.A., Political Science)
Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • Top Lawyer, Real Property, Vegas Inc (2021)
  • Mountain States Super Lawyers®
    • Real Estate (2015-2019)
    • Rising Stars Edition, Real Estate (2012)
  • Legal Elite – Top Southern Nevada Attorneys, Nevada Business Magazine (2012-2013, 2015)

Representative Experience

  • Represented the seller in an $85 million asset sale, consisting primarily of intellectual property assets
  • Assisted slot machine game developer in the acquisition of intellectual property license for the development of themed slot machines, including but not limited to, a well-known science fiction brand, several hit television shows, successful poker players, and popular musicians
  • On behalf of a major casino and condominium management and resort development company, negotiated a series of management and other agreements with the owner of a multi-billion dollar resort which contains a boutique and luxury star branded hotel and residential components
  • Restructured $350 million in debt instruments for a major casino company
  • Prepared and negotiated a general contractor’s agreement on behalf of the owner/developer for a luxury condominium development project containing approximately 113 residential units
  • Participated in the acquisition and financing of a low-income housing project in Southern Nevada
  • Represented a developer of a 29-acre mixed-use community that included a high-rise time share/hotel, condominiums, and retail components
  • Negotiated, drafted, and closed an asset purchase agreement involving a multimillion-dollar communication services company
  • Represented a client in multiple acquisitions of car dealerships
  • Represented a lender in connection with a $35 million loan used for the acquisition of a hotel and casino
  • Represented the seller in an $85 million asset sale, consisting primarily of intellectual property assets

Previous Professional Experience

  • Sustainable H2O Technologies, Inc., Chief Legal Officer (2022-2025)
  • Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP, Partner (2012-2014, 2019-2022)
  • Hutchison & Steffen, PLLC (2014-2019)
  • InCorp Services, Inc., Vice President and General Counsel (2015-2018)
  • Fennemore Craig, P.C., Associate (2007-2012)
  • Marquis & Aurbach, P.C., Associate (2005-2007)
  • Law Office of Jeffrey J. Steffen, General Practitioner (2002-2005)

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • Nevada Bar Association

Representative Presentations and Publications

  • “Limited Liability Companies,” Speaker, National Business Institute, Las Vegas (December 2015)
  • “LLCs: From Formation to Special Uses,” Speaker, National Business Institute, Reno and Las Vegs (December 2013)
  • “What to do When a Developer or Lender Goes Bust?” Speaker, Joint Division 9 and Division 12 Meeting, ABA Forum on the Construction Industry Annual Meeting (April 27, 2012)
  • “Commercial Evictions in Nevada,” Speaker, Sterling Education Services (June 29, 2010)
  • “The Construction Contracts Program: Understanding and Negotiating the Clauses in the New Industry Form Document,” Speaker, ABA Forum on the Construction Industry (November 6, 2008)
  • “Statutory Requirements/Restrictions and Owner’s Rights with Regard to Nevada’s Prompt Payment Statutes on Private Projects,” Speaker, ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, Division 12 – Owners and Lenders Teleconference (November 13, 2007)
  • “Real Estate Purchase and Sale Transactions,” Speaker, Sterling Education Services (September 2007)