Richard D. DeBoest, II
Naples, Florida 34109
Education
- Nova Southeastern University, J.D., 1993 Law Review, Executive Editor
- University of Southern California, B.A., 1986
Professional Memberships
- The Florida Bar, 1993
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. 1993
- Community Associations Institute South Gulf Coast Chapter, 1994 – Present
- Condominium and Planned Unit Development Committee, 1994 – Present
- Covid-19 Legislative Task Force Sub-Committee, 2020
Community Involvement!
- Fort Myers Charter Review Committee, 1999
- Active attendee at various local community fund-raisers and events
Publications
- Naples Daily News, Weekly Columnist
- The Stuart News, Weekly Columnist
- The St. Lucie News Tribune, Weekly Columnist
- Indian River Press Journal, Weekly Columnist
- Chapter 4: Creating the Fee Simple Condominium, Florida Condominium and Community Association Law, Fourth and Fifth Editions
Overview
Mr. DeBoest is responsible for managing the Firm’s Fort Myers office where his practice is concentrated exclusively in community association law. He supports colleagues by providing applicable, up-to-date advice and follows all legislation related to community association law. Mr. DeBoest is a sought-after expert on community association law, with regular speaking engagements and a column featured weekly in multiple news publications covering topics such as assessment collection, conduction of board meetings, community association law updates, covenant enforcement and financial aspects of association operation. Mr. DeBoest is the co-author of the chapter on drafting condominium declarations in the 4th addition of Florida Condominium and Community Association Law published by The Florida Bar. Mr. DeBoest is Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law by The Florida Bar.
His clients continue to benefit from his experience originating, and helping to successfully change the law, including a provision that allows electronic voting in community association matters.