2026 Orlando Lawyers Spotlight: Stephen R. Looney

Orlando Magazine Staff

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Stephen R. Looney

Dean Mead

Stephen R. Looney is a nationally recognized corporate tax attorney who, with clarity and confidence, helps businesses navigate complex tax matters, entity formation, and high-stakes mergers and acquisitions.

EDUCATION

A graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law (LL.M. in Taxation, first in his class), the University of Missouri Columbia School of Law (J.D., cum laude), and Drury College (magna cum laude), Steve pairs academic excellence with decades of real-world insight.

AWARDS/HONORS

He has been named the 2026 Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Orlando by Best Lawyers® and recognized by Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, and as an inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyer. A Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and former Chair of the S Corporations Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tax Section, Steve is a sought-after national speaker with 30+ years on the conference stage.

ADVICE FOR READERS

An attorney and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), clients value Steve’s strategic mindset and practical guidance—because, as he shares, “Every transaction has tax ramifications, and the right analysis makes all the difference.”