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2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 34 Becker Attorneys

Perry M. Adair, Joseph E. Adams, Donna DiMaggio Berger, Evan B. Berger, Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP, Jennifer L. Biletnikoff, Thomas J. Code, Jude C. Cooper, Steven M. Davis, Rosa M. de la Camara, Kenneth S. Direktor, Jennifer Bales Drake, Bernie Friedman, Michael C. Góngora, Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Allen M. Levine, Kevin Markow, Steven H. Mezer, J. Kevin Miller, David G. Muller, Howard J. Perl, Jon Polenberg, Aaron J. Pruss, J. David Ramsey, David H. Rogel, Gary C. Rosen, Jeremy C. Sahn, Gary M. Schaaf, Paul H. Shur, Lee A. Weintraub | 12.08.2023
Accolades

The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, recognizes 34 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Our own Steven B. Lesser, was also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction based on the highest overall peer feedback for their specialty and location. Lesser […]

Becker Named a Top 50 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine 2023

Perry M. Adair, Filiz Akkaya, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, Thomas J. Code, Aaron K. Crews, Randy R. Dow, Brett Gold, Howard E. Googe, Claramargaret H. Groover, Jake Herrel, Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Kaylin Martinelli, Brandon R. McDowell, James McLaughlin, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.01.2023
Accolades | Construction Executive Magazine

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice once again pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms. This national rating system measures and weighs the following: 2022 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage of firm’s total […]

2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 33 Becker Attorneys

Perry M. Adair, Joseph E. Adams, Ned Bassen, Donna DiMaggio Berger, Evan B. Berger, Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP, Jennifer L. Biletnikoff, James Robert Caves, III, Thomas J. Code, Jude C. Cooper, Kenneth S. Direktor, Jennifer Bales Drake, Bernie Friedman, Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Allen M. Levine, Scott A. Marcus, Kevin Markow, Steven H. Mezer, J. Kevin Miller, Howard J. Perl, Jon Polenberg, Aaron J. Pruss, J. David Ramsey, Gary C. Rosen, Philip C. Rosen, Jeremy C. Sahn, Gary M. Schaaf, Paul H. Shur, Lee A. Weintraub | 08.19.2022
Accolades

The 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, honors 33 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Two Becker attorneys, Joseph Adams and Sanjay Kurian, were also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction that comes with the highest overall peer feedback for their […]

Becker Named a Top 50 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine

Perry M. Adair, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, William J. Cea, Thomas J. Code, Randy R. Dow, Howard E. Googe, Nicole Grassi, Claramargaret H. Groover, Patrick C. Howell, Benjamin T. Johnson, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Brandon R. McDowell, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.06.2022
Accolades | Construction Executive Magazine

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice once again pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms. This national rating system measures and weighs the following: 2021 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage of firm’s total […]

Top Five Tips When Negotiating a Construction Contract

Scott Kiernan, David M. Milton | 03.30.2022
Blog Publication | Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

Often even a small proposal for repair work can cause thousands of dollars in unanticipated costs later, which likely could have been avoided by association counsel. A few changes and/or a short addendum to a contract can be surprisingly affordable and possibly the best fiduciary decision a board can make in any given year.

Construction Law Institute Awards Becker’s Claramargaret H. Groover Lifetime Achievement Award

Perry M. Adair, Claramargaret H. Groover, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Steven B. Lesser, Lee A. Weintraub | 03.14.2022
Press Release

Pictured: Lee A. Weintraub, Claramargaret H. Groover, Steven B. Lesser, Perry M. Adair, Sanjay Kurian, and Scott Kiernan March 14, 2022 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the US, extends congratulations to Claramargaret (“Claire”) H. Groover who received the prestigious Florida Bar Construction […]

Becker Wins Construction Defects Matter on Appeal for Spring Isle Community Association

Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Robyn M. Severs | 10.27.2021
Press Release

Fifth District Issues Critical Ruling on Statute of Repose Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, announced that it defeated a summary judgment ruling on a construction defects lawsuit on appeal before the Florida District Court of Appeal’s Fifth District on behalf of their […]

2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 25 Becker Attorneys

Perry M. Adair, Joseph E. Adams, Hugo V. Alvarez, Ned Bassen, Michael E. Boutzoukas, Thomas J. Code, Jude C. Cooper, Bernie Friedman, Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Allen M. Levine, Steven H. Mezer, Jon Polenberg, Howard J. Perl, Aaron J. Pruss, J. David Ramsey, Gary C. Rosen, Philip C. Rosen, Jeremy C. Sahn, Gary M. Schaaf, Paul H. Shur, Lee A. Weintraub | 08.19.2021
Accolades

The 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® honors 25 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer review publications in the legal profession. Becker congratulates its attorneys on their recognition as among the best and brightest lawyers in the United States. Perry M. Adair, […]

Becker’s Construction Practice Named to the 2021 Legal 500

Perry M. Adair, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, William J. Cea, Randy R. Dow, Howard E. Googe, Nicole Grassi, Claramargaret H. Groover, Patrick C. Howell, Benjamin T. Johnson, Scott Kiernan, Dana B. Kuczynski, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Brandon R. McDowell, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Evan D. Rosenberg, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.18.2021
Press Release

Becker is pleased to announce that its Construction Law & Litigation Practice has once again earned a top spot in the Legal 500-U.S. This national rating system highlights practice groups who provide the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel. The publication lauded Becker’s “notable strength in construction disputes,” while naming our work […]

Becker Named a Top 25 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine

Perry M. Adair, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, William J. Cea, Thomas J. Code, Randy R. Dow, Howard E. Googe, Nicole Grassi, Claramargaret H. Groover, Patrick C. Howell, Benjamin T. Johnson, Scott Kiernan, Dana B. Kuczynski, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Brandon R. McDowell, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Evan D. Rosenberg, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.09.2021
Accolades | Construction Executive Magazine

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms. This national rating system measures and weighs: 2020 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage of firm’s total revenues derived from its […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Presents New Challenges for Boards and Their Management Professionals

Joseph E. Adams, Donna DiMaggio Berger, Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP, JoAnn Nesta Burnett, James Robert Caves, III, Anna P. Cherubin, Jane L. Cornett, Rosa M. de la Camara, Michael O. Dermody, Kenneth S. Direktor, Kevin L. Edwards, Lilliana M. Farinas-Sabogal, Mark D. Friedman, Yeline Goin, Michael C. Góngora, Jennifer L. Biletnikoff, Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Elizabeth A. Lanham-Patrie, Steven H. Mezer, Shayla J. Mount, David G. Muller, Howard J. Perl, Marty Platts, Jay Roberts, David H. Rogel, Robert Rubinstein, Gary M. Schaaf, Robyn M. Severs, John Stratton, Robert L. Taylor, Sara K. Wilson | 12.16.2020
Client Advisory

The unprecedented challenges of this year have been difficult for us all. These challenges are magnified for volunteer board members having to make hard decisions which impact not only themselves, but their family, friends, and neighbors. As we turn to a new year, exciting news of advancements and wider distribution of COVID-19 vaccines appear on […]

Becker & Poliakoff Names Scott Kiernan and Sarah E. Spector as Shareholders

Scott Kiernan | 08.30.2016
News

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – August 30, 2016 – Becker & Poliakoff members Scott Kiernan, a board-certified construction attorney, and Sarah E. Spector, a community association attorney, have been promoted to shareholder. Kiernan, based at the firm’s Orlando, Fla. office, focuses his practice on complex commercial and business litigation, with a strong focus on construction litigation. He routinely […]

Florida Bar Grants Board Certification to Becker & Poliakoff Attorneys

Scott Kiernan, Mark J. Stempler | 08.09.2011
News

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Alan Penchansky The Pen Group Communications Tel: (305) 529-1944 email: alan@thepengroup.com FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, August 9, 2011 – Becker & Poliakoff today announced that attorneys Edward C. Lohrer, Mark J. Stempler, Scott Kiernan have earned board certification from the Florida Bar. Mr. Byrne, a member of the firm’s Business Litigation practice group, […]

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