Stephen “Rusty” Kozak is a distinguished attorney specializing in real estate and business transactions, with 7 years of experience in the legal field. Based in Orange County, Rusty has built a reputation for his meticulous attention to detail, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to his clients’ success.

Rusty’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Economics from the University of San Diego. This solid foundation in business principles was further enhanced by his Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law where he attended on a scholarship. Driven by a desire to deepen his legal and business expertise, Rusty pursued a Master of Laws in Business Law from Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, equipping him with advanced knowledge in complex business transactions and corporate law, with an emphasis on complex real estate transactions.

Over the years, Rusty has represented a diverse clientele, ranging from individual property owners to medium-large sized corporations. His expertise encompasses a wide array of services, including drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts, facilitating acquisitions and dispositions of real property and business entities, and navigating the intricate regulatory landscape of real estate development and corporate compliance. He is known for his ability to anticipate potential issues and provide innovative solutions, ensuring smooth and successful transactions.

Rusty’s dedication to excellence, combined with his deep understanding of real estate and business law, makes him an asset to LS Carlson Law by being a member of the firm’s special projects team. As a trusted advisor and advocate, Rusty also zealously advocates to protect the rights of homeowners in their battles against HOAs.

In addition to his professional achievements, Rusty is committed to giving back to his community, the City of Tustin. He also volunteers his time as a board member for various local nonprofit organizations.

In his free time, Rusty enjoys spending time with his wife and their flat coated retriever. Rusty is also an enthusiastic sports fan of Mater Dei football (his alma mater), Angels baseball, and Chargers football. Rusty also likes the outdoors as is evident in love of playing golf, snowboarding, and surfing.