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Jennifer Biletnikoff Quoted on HOALeaders.com

What authority does an HOA Board have over residents who sound off on the community’s Facebook page? What about those who post inaccurate or incomplete information? Are board members allowed to attend violation hearings? What should be the appropriate response when condo/HOA owners request contract access? In the latest series of articles and questions from […]

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Becker’s Steven B. Lesser Quoted in ‘Daily Business Review’ Article about Construction Defect Litigation

Steven B. Lesser, Chair of Becker’s national Construction Law & Litigation practice group was recently quoted in an article about the increasing trend of construction litigation in South Florida, following a wave of demand for new buildings in recent years. The Daily Business Review article reveals many housing and residential projects were rushed, particularly in […]

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LaToya Sheals Recognized in INFLUENCE Magazine for Advocacy on Behalf of Florida’s Private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Becker’s LaToya Sheals has earned a featured spot in INFLUENCE Magazine, highlighting her efforts supporting Florida’s Private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The article is part of the magazine’s “Fourth Floor Files” section. LaToya played an instrumental role in securing a record $30 million in recurring funding for Florida’s Private HBCUs, namely Edward Waters […]

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Yolanda Cash Jackson Interviewed in South Florida Business Journal

Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson sat down with Brian Bandell, Real Estate Editor at the South Florida Business Journal, and candidly discussed her journey towards establishing a successful and storied legal career. Yolanda is an experienced Government Law attorney who has established a strong reputation in the community for her leadership and commitment to civic, charitable, and […]

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“Uncertainty Remains as Lawyers See Rising Demand from Final Wave of Hurricane Claims Under Old Law” – Daily Business Review

Becker’s Ft. Myers Office Managing Shareholder Sanjay Kurian was quoted in the Daily Business Review article titled, “Uncertainty Remains as Lawyers See Rising Demand from Final Wave of Hurricane Claims Under Old Law.” To read the full article, please click here. Sanjay Kurian is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law and is recognized by leading legal publication Chambers […]

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“Commercial Real Estate: Predictions and Reflections 2023” – Practical Law Real Estate

Practical Law Real Estate asked leading real estate practitioners to share their thoughts on recent developments impacting the US commercial real estate market. Commercial real estate experienced another year of impressive growth in 2022, and despite cyclical headwinds, including increased interest rates, inflationary pressures, and a recession, the outlook for 2023 is cautiously optimistic. Although […]

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“Former NY Congressional Staffers Form Purple Apple” – Long Island Business News

A group of former New York Capitol Hill staffers have formed Purple Apple. A strategic alliance, the group is led by seasoned, bipartisan former chiefs of staff from the New York congressional delegation that aims to assist New York businesses and nonprofits navigate the new Congress. The alliance offers strategic political intelligence, lobbying, media relations […]

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Jose Luis Baloyra Featured In Law360

Becker’s newest Shareholder, Jose Luis Baloyra, is featured in the latest edition of Law360’s Real Estate Authority section. His move has also been featured in the South Florida Business Journal.  Mr. Baloyra provides counsel to condominium and homeowner associations and has been involved in all aspects of community association law. His work with these communities includes […]

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Yolanda Cash Jackson Quoted in The Miami Herald

Yolanda Cash Jackson was quoted in the Miami Herald article titled, “Miami-Dade’s Beacon Council, which recruits companies to the area, names new CEO.” To read the full article, please click here. Yolanda is an experienced Government Law attorney who has established a strong reputation in the community for her leadership and commitment to civic, charitable, […]

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Gabriel Monzon-Cortarelli Featured In Crain’s New York Business and South Florida Business Journal

Becker’s newest Shareholder and Chair of the International Practice Group, Europe and Latin America, Gabriel Monzon-Cortarelli, is featured in the latest edition of Crain’s New York Business and South Florida Business Journal. His move has also been featured in Reuters, Bloomberg, and Law360. We are excited to welcome him to our team. Gabriel Monzon-Cortarelli has […]

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Sanjay Kurian Quoted in Daily Business Review

Becker’s Ft. Myers Office Managing Shareholder Sanjay Kurian was quoted in the Daily Business Review article titled, “New Florida Insurance Law Is Poised to Put a Damper on Property Claims Litigation.” To read the full article, please click here. Sanjay Kurian is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law and is recognized by leading legal […]

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Gary C. Rosen Quoted in Daily Business Review

Gary C. Rosen was quoted in the Daily Business Review article titled, “Is a Recession Coming? 2 Florida Mainstays Proceed With Caution.” To read the full article, please click here. Gary joined Becker in 1982 as a litigator and later became chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice. He represents clients including county and city governments, […]

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“In Its Quest for Government Funding, Lighthouse Point hires Becker” – New Pelican

Becker was hired last week to represent Lighthouse Point at all governmental levels in the hope that future budget line items for grants will no longer be zero dollars. Mayor Kyle Van Buskirk initiated the move to “improve our chances for grant funding at federal, state and local levels.” The firm will be paid $5,000 […]

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“Floridian of the Year: Yolanda Cash Jackson” – Florida Trend Magazine

Yolanda Cash Jackson, South Florida attorney and lobbyist at Becker & Poliakoff, has been named FLORIDA TREND’s 2022 Floridian of the Year in recognition of her groundbreaking efforts to create pathways of opportunities for others and to garner support for Florida’s history-making achievement in becoming the first state to have an African-American, Mary McLeod Bethune, […]

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“Power Players: Becker & Poliakoff” – The Boca Raton Observer

Community Association Attorney Attorney Donna DiMaggio Berger is passionate about representing condominium and homeowners associations throughout Florida by helping them to efficiently and effectively operate their communities. Berger, a shareholder at Becker, helps volunteer board members and their managers tackle tough challenges, including rising insurance rates, costly maintenance and repair projects, governing document updates and […]

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“Liberty City Native Yolanda Cash Jackson Becomes First Black Woman to Lead County Economic Development Agency” – Miami Herald

In a Fort Lauderdale office adorned with countless awards next to her picture with President Barack Obama, an autographed Dwyane Wade jersey and art by Black artists, attorney Yolanda Cash Jackson feels at home. Jackson, 64, is the newly appointed chairwoman of the board of directors of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the county’s public-private economic […]

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Jamie Dokovna Quoted in Community Association Management Insider

Jamie Dokovna was quoted in the Community Association Management Insider article titled, “Are You Eligible for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit?” To read the full article, please click here. Jamie Dokovna focuses her practice on business litigation, with an emphasis on employment law and commercial matters as well as condominium and homeowner association […]

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“Q&A: In Wake of APMS Investigation, Southwest Florida HOA Attorney Explains How To Avoid Fraud,” News-Press

Community associations are not immune from fraud on the part of employees, members, or contractors. In a Q&A with News-Press, Becker Shareholder Rob Caves went into detail about what community associations can do to identify and protect against fraud. Topics covered include: The kinds of fraud and financial mismanagement that are most common. The due […]

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“Commercial Real Estate: Predictions and Reflections” – Practical Law Real Estate

Practical Law Real Estate asked leading real estate practitioners to share their thoughts on recent trends and developments impacting the commercial real estate market, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and provide predictions for the rest of the year ahead. The responses of Claramargaret Groover are featured below. Q: What developments in the real estate and construction markets […]

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“3 Tax Traps for Associations and Managers to Avoid” – Community Association Management Insider

Kickbacks might be easy to define, but sometimes in the day-to-day of work transactions, they can be difficult to spot. “It’s generally receiving something of value in exchange for getting a contract or a better deal and pocketing that money or gift,” says Jamie Dokovna, a shareholder in the Florida law firm Becker & Poliakoff […]

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“Cornering Kickbacks: How to Help Your Managers Avoid Them” – Community Association Management Insider

Kickbacks might be easy to define, but sometimes in the day-to-day of work transactions, they can be difficult to spot. “It’s generally receiving something of value in exchange for getting a contract or a better deal and pocketing that money or gift,” says Jamie Dokovna, a shareholder in the Florida law firm Becker & Poliakoff […]

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“VIDEO: ‘Obscene’ Santa Clause,” AssociationHelpNow

Q: Can a board demand alteration or removal of a Santa Clause ornamentation making an obscene gesture? A: In both New York and New Jersey, an Association Board could demand alteration or removal of a Santa Clause ornamentation making an obscene gesture. Best practices for any Association would be to have a reasonable Rule or […]

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