Steven R. Parson is a partner in the West Palm Beach office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group.
Steven assists developers, lenders and borrowers in real estate acquisition, development, construction and sale, commercial leasing, lending and high-profile loan workouts and foreclosures. He represents national and local developers, national lending institutions, public and private entities and individuals in a full range of sophisticated matters involving regional shopping malls, office buildings, retail centers, large-scale residential communities, project financing, multi-state real estate loans, and loan syndications.
A Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney, Steven has been consistently recognized by his peers and rating services as a top real estate lawyer. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America® since 2011 and in South Florida Legal Guide’s “Top Lawyers in America” as well as Florida Super Lawyers since 2006.
Credentials
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1982
- Article and Comments Editor, University of Miami Law Review
- Pennsylvania State University, B.S., with high distinction, 1978
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Professional and Civic
- Fellow, The Florida Bar Foundation
- Legislative Review Committee, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District
- Member, International Council of Shopping Centers, 1998-present
- Chancellor, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School
News & Insights
News & Speaking Engagements
Practice Areas
Industry Focus
Accolades
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™
- Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate, 2011-2024
- Lawyer of the Year: Real Estate Law, 2022
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2006 through 2021
- South Florida Legal Guide, "Top Lawyer," 2006 through 2016
- Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite, 2005, 2006
- Rue Ratings Best Attorneys of America, Lifetime Charter Member
- "Top Lawyer," Jupiter Magazine, 2022
- Palm Beach Illustrated, "Top Lawyer," 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023