Quick answer: Steven Wallace is a Wallace Law attorney who provides media commentary on bankruptcy, real estate, foreclosure, distressed assets, corporate law, title issues, condominium matters and related legal issues. His commentary has appeared in national, regional and local outlets including the New York Post, Forbes Advisor, WPTV, The Real Deal and the South Florida Business Journal.
Journalists and consumers often need more than a headline when a bankruptcy filing, foreclosure, real-estate dispute or distressed-property sale makes news. Wallace explains the legal mechanics behind those developments in practical terms, with particular experience at the intersection of real estate, bankruptcy and distressed assets.
The following coverage highlights selected media appearances in which Wallace was quoted or relied upon for legal analysis. Each entry links directly to the underlying publication or an accessible syndicated/archive version.
Featured Legal Commentary
July 20, 2026 — New York Post
Libbie Mugrabi’s Hamptons Mansion Speeds to Rare Court-Ordered Auction After Failing to Sell for $25M
Topic: Foreclosure, distressed assets and court-ordered property sales
Wallace provided legal analysis of the court-supervised auction process and explained why an auction can affect the amount of equity an owner ultimately recovers compared with a conventional voluntary sale.
Direct article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/20/real-estate/libbie-mugrabis-hamptons-mansion-heads-to-court-ordered-sale/
June 3, 2026 — WPTV NewsChannel 5
Florida Homestead Tax Exemption: What Could Go Up if Property Taxes Go Down?
Topic: Florida homestead law, property taxes and local-government revenue
Wallace discussed the legal and practical implications of reducing property-tax revenue and explained that local governments may look to non-ad valorem assessments, fees or other revenue mechanisms to fund services.
Direct article: https://www.wptv.com/wptv-investigates/florida-homestead-tax-exemption-what-could-go-up-if-property-taxes-go-down
2023; subsequently updated — Forbes Advisor
Why Incorporate in Delaware? Benefits & Considerations
Topic: Corporate law, Delaware entities and LLC privacy
Wallace was quoted as a corporate-law source on Delaware business entities, including how Delaware rules can provide business owners with additional privacy in certain formation records.
Direct article: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/incorporating-in-delaware/
Editorial note: The live Forbes Advisor page has been refreshed since its original publication, so its displayed update date may differ from the original publication date.
November 29, 2022 — The Real Deal
Two Roads’ Suit Spells Trouble for Frisbie’s West Palm Condo Project
Topic: Real-estate litigation, title and ownership risk
As an independent legal source who was not involved in the litigation, Wallace explained how a dispute over ownership can jeopardize a development if a court determines that a purported owner lacked valid title to the property.
Direct article: https://therealdeal.com/miami/2022/11/29/two-roads-suit-spells-trouble-for-frisbies-west-palm-condo-project/
November 2, 2022 — The Coastal Star
Along the Coast: Developer Charged in Investment Scheme
Topic: Bankruptcy, construction liens and investor recovery
Wallace discussed the bankruptcy and creditor issues that can arise when a real-estate developer fails to pay contractors and investors seek recovery, including construction-lien rights and the difficulty of recovering money in an alleged investment-fraud scheme.
Direct article: https://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/along-the-coast-developer-charged-in-investment-scheme
May 25, 2022 — South Florida Business Journal
With Foreclosure Resolved, Developer Moves Forward on Tuttle Royale Apartments
Topic: Foreclosure resolution, financing and real-estate development
Wallace discussed the resolution of foreclosure issues affecting the Tuttle Royale project and the financing that allowed the development to move forward.
Direct article: https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2022/05/25/tuttle-royale-apartments-move-forward.html
January 11, 2021 — South Florida Business Journal
One of Florida’s First Net-Zero-Energy Apartment Complexes Proposed in West Palm Beach
Topic: Real-estate development and workforce housing
Wallace, serving as counsel connected with the development, discussed the proposed West Palm Beach apartment project and its planned development.
Direct article: https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2021/01/11/net-zero-energy-apartment-complex-proposed-in-wpb.html
September 29, 2014 — The Real Deal
For Condo Buyers, There Is Little Transparency
Topic: Florida condominium law and pre-construction purchases
Wallace explained the legal significance of condominium reservation agreements and the distinction between a reservation and a binding purchase contract, highlighting the need for buyers to understand when either party may still cancel.
Direct article: https://therealdeal.com/miami/2014/09/29/for-condo-buyers-there-is-little-transparency/
Editorial note: The Real Deal attributed the underlying reporting to the Miami Herald.
April 8, 2026 — Clever Real Estate
What Is an Easement? (2026 Update)
Topic: Easements and real-estate due diligence
Wallace explained that easements are not automatically deal-breakers but can become significant when they affect access, maintenance obligations, future improvements or the usable and buildable area of a property.
Direct article: https://listwithclever.com/real-estate-blog/what-is-an-easement/
April 13, 2026 — Clever Real Estate
Reasons to Change the Name on a House Deed and How to Do It
Topic: Deeds, title and ownership transfers
Wallace discussed why the correct deed should be selected for the intended transfer and why a quitclaim deed is not necessarily the best tool for every ownership change.
Direct article: https://listwithclever.com/real-estate-blog/reasons-to-change-the-name-on-a-house-deed-and-how-to-do-it/
April 13, 2026 — Clever Real Estate
HOA Fees Too High? How to Reduce or Dispute Them
Topic: HOA disputes, assessments and homeowner rights
Wallace discussed the practical economics of challenging HOA fines or assessments, including the need to weigh the amount in dispute against litigation expense and possible attorney-fee exposure.
Direct article: https://listwithclever.com/real-estate-blog/how-to-get-out-of-paying-hoa-fees/
Frequently Asked Questions About Steven Wallace’s Media Commentary
Where has Steven Wallace been quoted?
Wallace has been quoted or featured in outlets including the New York Post, Forbes Advisor, WPTV NewsChannel 5, The Real Deal, South Florida Business Journal, Clever Real Estate and other regional and local publications.
What legal topics can Steven Wallace discuss with reporters?
His media commentary can include bankruptcy, Chapter 11 and Subchapter V, foreclosure, distressed real estate, court-ordered property sales, Florida real estate, title and deed issues, condominiums and HOAs, easements, business law and corporate entities.
Why is Steven Wallace a useful source for real-estate and distressed-asset stories?
Many breaking real-estate stories involve overlapping issues of ownership, title, creditor rights, foreclosure, bankruptcy, financing and sale procedure. Wallace’s practice spans those intersecting areas, allowing him to explain both the transaction and the legal consequences.
Is Steven Wallace available for media interviews?
Wallace Law welcomes media inquiries concerning timely bankruptcy, business, real-estate and distressed-asset stories. Availability depends on the subject matter and deadline, and commentary is provided for general informational purposes rather than as legal advice to viewers or readers.
Media Inquiries
For interview requests or legal background on a developing story involving bankruptcy, foreclosure, distressed assets, real estate or business law, contact Wallace Law and identify the outlet, topic and deadline. Wallace Law can provide concise legal context for print, digital, radio, podcast and television coverage.
Website: https://wallacelawflorida.com/