Steven G. Rappaport is a Partner in the Community Associations Practice Group. Mr. Rappaport handles transactional matters for the firm’s community association clients, including drafting amendments to governing documents, attending Board meetings and elections, handling covenant enforcement disputes, and providing opinions on all aspects of association issues.

Bar Admissions

Florida, 2003
District of Columbia, 2001

Education

• J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2001 (American Criminal Law Review, 1999–2001; Georgetown Journal of Law and Public Policy, 1999–2001)
• B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, University of Florida, 1998

Professional Memberships and Activities

• South Palm Beach County Bar Association
  • Board of Directors, 2020–present
  • Community Association Law Committee Chair, 2012–2015
  • Real Estate, Land Use and Community Association Law Committee Chair, 2017–2019
  • Treasurer, 2025–present
• Board Member, Palm Beach County Fair Housing and Equal Employment Board, 2017–2022
  • Vice Chair, 2022
• Palm Beach County Bar Association
  • Community Association Law and Real Estate Committee Co-Chair, 2023–present
• Community Associations Institute (CAI)
  • Gold Coast Chapter Board Member, 2014–2019; 2024–present
  • Vice President, 2019
• CAI Florida Legislative Alliance
  • Legislative Action Committee, Gold Coast Chapter Delegate, 2014–2024
• The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches
• Florida Bar 15th Judicial Circuit Grievance Panel, 2023–2025; Chair, 2025
• Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Citizen Advisory Board Member, 2020–present
• Board Member, AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc.), 2025–present
• Historic Resources Review Board, 2024–present
• Board Chair, Arts Garage, 2025–present; Board Member, Arts Garage, 2023–present

Published Works

Co-Author: Federal Food & Drug Act Violations, 37 Am. Crim. L. Rev 529, 2000