Jack Thomas Cairns
Steckbauer Weinhart, LLP • Los Angeles, CA
Project FinanceGeneral PracticeHospitalityPersonal InjuryReal Estate
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Contact
Email
Phone
(310) 945-2830
Address
333 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90071-1406, US
Professional
About
**Jack Thomas Cairns** **Location:** Los Angeles, CA **Firm:** Steckbauer Weinhart, LLP **Practice Areas:** General Practice, Hospitality, Personal Injury, Real Estate Jack Thomas Cairns is a highly regarded attorney at Steckbauer Weinhart, LLP, based in Los Angeles, California, bringing over 30 years of diverse legal experience to his clients. As a dedicated real estate and business law counselor, he has earned a reputation as a hands-on "dirt lawyer," adept in navigating complex legal landscapes across various sectors, including real estate, retail, hospitality, travel, and aviation. Mr. Cairns possesses comprehensive expertise in all facets of real estate finance, workouts, bankruptcies, acquisitions, development, subdivisions, construction, sales, and leasing. His extensive transactional and litigation experience includes serving as developers' counsel on over 50 major projects, encompassing office and industrial parks, shopping centers, hotels, resorts, and multi-family developments. In addition to his transactional prowess, Jack has represented both borrowers and lenders in numerous multimillion-dollar financings, successfully guiding clients through the complexities of retail, office, industrial, hotel, and residential projects. He has also served as Special Real Estate Counsel in contested bankruptcy cases, effectively advocating for debtors and creditors alike. Recognized as an authority in real estate workouts and foreclosures, leases, and hospitality law, Mr. Cairns is a sought-after lecturer in his field. His notable accomplishments include acting as lead counsel for the acquisition and financing of a $70+ million resort/hotel portfolio and negotiating hundreds of retail, office, and industrial leases. As U.S. General Counsel to the world’s largest student travel company, with over 200 offices globally, Jack has honed his skills in navigating international legal issues. His extensive litigation experience spans federal, state, and bankruptcy courts, where he has successfully managed over 50 bench trials and 8 jury trials to verdict, often involving significant financial stakes. Clients seeking a seasoned attorney with a deep understanding of real estate and business law in Los Angeles turn to Jack Thomas Cairns for strategic guidance and unwavering advocacy.
Credentials
Education
N/A UC Hastings COL law N/A Cornell Univ undergraduate
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
1984 AV Rated (highest rating for ability and ethics), Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
1999 - 2009 Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Los Angeles chapter) 1998 - 2009 Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys Member - Board of Directors 1992 - 2009 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Member - Legal Services Panel 1980 - 2009 American Bar Association Real Property, Franchising and Hotel and Tourism Sections
Speaking
2008 Impact of Bankruptcy on Commercial Real Estate Leases Impact of Bankruptcy on Commercial Real Estate Leases 2008 California Foreclosure Law California Foreclosure Law 2006 Legal Aspects of Condominium Development in California Legal Aspects of Condominium Development in California 2005 AHIA Spring Meeting Condo Hotels — Opportunities and Pitfalls 2003 Golf and Resort Development Workouts and Foreclosures of Troubled Hotels and Resorts
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Updated: Jul 29, 2026