
Richard DeNapoli
Commissioner · Seat 4 · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Source review: 2026-10-29Professional Background
DeNapoli’s official biography describes legal, trust and fiduciary work, including service as an assistant state attorney, Northern Trust trust and investment officer, and chief trust officer/fiduciary counsel at a South Florida trust company. He previously served on the Florida Real Estate Commission and Broward Soil and Water Conservation District. The town records his election to its commission in March 2024 and identifies Seat 4, District 2.
Experience
- Chief trust officer and fiduciary counsel.
- Former assistant state attorney and Northern Trust officer.
- Former Florida Real Estate Commission member and chair.
- Former Broward Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor.
Education

LL.M. in estate planning — University of Miami School of Law, 2008.
J.D. — Fordham Law School, 2002.
B.A. in politics and B.A. in Italian — New York University, 1999.
Office & Authority
Municipal authority follows the city charter and Florida law.
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Official Office
Source checked 2026-10-29Lauderdale-by-the-Sea government office
4501 North Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308954-640-4200Follow the Money
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