Matthew E. Rappaport, Esq., LL.M., is a Partner at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP and serves as Chair of the firm’s Taxation and Private Client Groups. His practice focuses on taxation matters related to real estate, closely held businesses, private equity funds, family offices, and trusts and estates. He advises clients on tax planning, structuring, and compliance across a wide spectrum of transactions, including commercial real estate projects, business life cycle planning, generational wealth transfer, family business succession, and executive compensation. Known for his work on complex, tax-sensitive transactions, he regularly handles matters involving Section 1031 exchanges, Qualified Opportunity Zones, freeze partnerships, private equity mergers and acquisitions, and Qualified Small Business Stock. He also collaborates closely with attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, bankers, and insurance professionals, and serves as a trusted advisor to real estate funds, multinational executives, venture capitalists, startup businesses, and ultra-high net worth individuals.