Becker Recognized in Chambers USA 2025 for Excellence in Construction and Litigation Law; Seven Attorneys Earn Individual Honors
Fort Lauderdale, FL – June 9, 2025 – Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys and lobbyists across the East Coast and abroad, is pleased to announce its continued recognition in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, a leading legal directory that ranks the top law firms and attorneys in the country.
Becker’s nationally recognized Construction Practice earned top-tier rankings, underscoring the team’s reputation for excellence and leadership in the field. The group was ranked nationwide in the Construction category, placing Becker among only 29 firms to receive this prestigious recognition. The practice also earned the highest ranking, Band 1, in Florida; a distinction it has held every year since Chambers USA began publication. In New Jersey, the Construction Practice was also ranked for its excellence and growing influence in the region.
In addition, the firm’s General Commercial Litigation Practice was ranked as Highly Regarded in Florida, highlighting Becker’s continued strength in handling complex, high-stakes disputes across industries.
In total, seven Becker attorneys were individually ranked in this year’s guide, a reflection of their legal acumen, client service, and industry knowledge.
Steven B. Lesser, Chair of Becker’s Construction Practice, received top rankings in both Construction and Construction Mediators in Florida. Sources praised him as “one of the top construction attorneys in the country” and noted his “tremendous experience.”
Lee A. Weintraub, Vice Chair of Construction Practice, also received top-tier recognition for Construction and was ranked as a Construction Mediator in Florida. One client shared, “There is no smarter, more prepared, responsive and knowledgeable construction attorney than Mr. Weintraub.”
New Jersey Financial Services shareholder Paul H. Shur received the highest ranking in Banking & Finance. Clients described him as “extremely knowledgeable, highly experienced, and detail oriented,” with one adding, “When I close a deal with Paul, I know it is done right.”
Martin Cabalar, Claramargaret Groover, Sanjay Kurian, and Jon Polenberg were also recognized for their excellence in their respective practices. Chambers sources described them as “dedicated, market leaders, and client-centered.”
“We are honored to be recognized once again by Chambers USA,” said Gary Rosen, Managing Shareholder and CEO of Becker. “These accolades reflect the deep bench of talent across our firm and our commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients.”
To learn more about Becker’s Chambers USA rankings, click here.
2025 Chambers USA Firm Rankings:
USA – Nationwide
- Construction – Band 5
Florida
- Construction – Band 1
- Litigation: General Commercial – Band 3 (Highly Regarded)
New Jersey
- Construction – Band 4
2025 Chambers 2025 Attorney Rankings:
Construction – Florida
Construction: Mediators—Florida
Construction – New Jersey
Litigation: General Commercial – Florida
Banking & Finance – New Jersey
About Becker
Becker is a multi-practice commercial law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast and abroad. More information is available at www.beckerlawyers.com.
About Chambers USA
Chambers USA ranks the top lawyers and law firms across the United States of America. Often referred to as ‘the gold standard’, Chambers delivers insight and analysis on the global legal profession that is unrivaled in its reach and depth. Ranking tables are compiled through an assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback. Firms and lawyers need to demonstrate sustained excellence to be ranked in the guide. For further details, visit www.chambers.com.
