April 1, 2024 – West Palm Beach, FL – Becker, a leading multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the United States, is pleased to welcome Donald P. Dufresne as a shareholder in the firm’s Real Estate and Government Law & Lobbying Practice areas. He will be based in the West Palm Beach office.
Mr. Dufresne has more than three decades of experience in advising both domestic and foreign clients on a broad range of real property matters, including acquisition, development, sale, construction, leasing, and financing. He has a particular focus on equine law and matters involving the equestrian industry. He is also a Certified Circuit Court Mediator and has extensive experience in land use, zoning, code enforcement, and other regulatory matters, including real property tax appeals and agricultural tax classifications.
Mr. Dufresne’s clientele is diverse, extending to both domestic and international clients. His portfolio includes assisting American buyers and sellers of real property transactions spanning across the Bahamas and Europe.
Mr. Dufresne is involved in many community, civic, and charitable organizations. He serves on the Board of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council and is a Trustee for both the South Florida Fairgrounds and Palm Beach County’s BizPac. He previously served as a member of the Palm Beach County Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as the Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Hearing Board. He is the former chairman of the Village of Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee and past president of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.
Gary C. Rosen, Becker’s Managing Shareholder, and CEO, said, “Don’s extensive legal experience and active engagement within our communities make him an excellent addition to Becker.”
Mr. Dufresne shared, “I look forward to contributing to Becker’s legacy of excellence and working alongside a talented team to continue to serve our client’s needs.”
Real Estate law has been a cornerstone of Becker’s practice since its establishment in 1973. The Firm’s attorneys have been instrumental in shaping local landscapes, representing developers, business owners, and financial institutions across a spectrum of transactions. Becker has also been pivotal in crafting and adapting land use and zoning classifications to support clients’ development projects statewide. Drawing from expertise in real estate, local governmental law, lobbying, and construction law, Becker offers unparalleled counsel for planning, development, and construction endeavors.
About Becker
Becker, with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast. More information is available at www.beckerlawyers.com.