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Education

  • J.D., Loyola Law School

  • B.A., Claremont McKenna College

Bar Admissions

  • California

Services

  • Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Industries

  • Real Estate

  • Industrial & Logistics

  • Office

Memberships

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) Real Property Section, Commercial Development and Leasing Subsection, Co-Chair

Steven "Steve" M. Farenbaugh

Partner

Steve, a real estate partner in the Los Angeles office, values his relationship with each of his clients and takes the time to learn about the people he is representing, their businesses, and their end goals. He advises landlords and tenants in real estate transactions, with an emphasis on leasing matters, involving office, life science, retail, industrial, medical, shopping center, and mixed-use real estate projects across the West Coast and beyond. Steve also handles acquisitions and dispositions with respect to the same scope of properties.

Steve has a knack for finding simple solutions to complex problems, a skill he uses in counseling his clients on all facets of real estate law. Recently, he helped clients navigate the practical and legal hurdles in significant repurposing and retooling of office buildings and campuses into life science and mixed-use properties. Steve also has extensive experience negotiating solar facility leases, power purchase agreements, and all associated matters for a variety solar programs and solar developers/providers.

A former college athlete, Steve brings a high level of passion, diligence, and determination to his client engagements. He began his legal career as a judicial extern for the Honorable Brian J. Back, Ventura County Superior Court, followed by an internship at CMG Worldwide working in intellectual property management, and then planted his flag as a summer intern at Allen Matkins. 

Steve is a member of the executive committee of the Real Property section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA). He was formerly chair of the Commercial Development and Leasing subsection, but currently focuses on his involvement with the LACBA Real Property mentorship program.

Accolades

  • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" list (2023 - 2025)
  • Named Los Angeles County Bar Association's Outstanding Young Lawyer (2019)

Steve has a knack for finding simple solutions to complex problems, a skill he uses in counseling his clients on all facets of real estate law. Recently, he helped clients navigate the practical and legal hurdles in significant repurposing and retooling of office buildings and campuses into life science and mixed-use properties. Steve also has extensive experience negotiating solar facility leases, power purchase agreements, and all associated matters for a variety solar programs and solar developers/providers.

A former college athlete, Steve brings a high level of passion, diligence, and determination to his client engagements. He began his legal career as a judicial extern for the Honorable Brian J. Back, Ventura County Superior Court, followed by an internship at CMG Worldwide working in intellectual property management, and then planted his flag as a summer intern at Allen Matkins. 

Steve is a member of the executive committee of the Real Property section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA). He was formerly chair of the Commercial Development and Leasing subsection, but currently focuses on his involvement with the LACBA Real Property mentorship program.

Accolades

  • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" list (2023 - 2025)
  • Named Los Angeles County Bar Association's Outstanding Young Lawyer (2019)
  • 64 Allen Matkins Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in America®

    Press Release

    8.15.24

  • 38 Allen Matkins Partners Recognized in 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®; Keith Bishop, Jeff Chine, and Val Hoy Named ‘Lawyers of the Year’; 16 Additional Lawyers Named to ‘Ones to Watch’ List

    Press Release

    8.17.23

  • 40 Allen Matkins Partners Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®; Dwight Armstrong, Jeff Chine, Val Hoy, and Sandi Nichols Named ‘Lawyers of the Year’; 13 Additional Attorneys Named to ‘Ones to Watch’ List; Firm Receives National Tier 1 Rankings

    Press Release

    8.19.22

  • Allen Matkins Elects Steven Farenbaugh, Rachel Sanders, Maxwell Shapiro, and Derek Weisbender to Partnership

    New Partners are Based in the Firm’s Los Angeles and Orange County Offices

    Press Release

    6.29.21

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