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Omar Franco Voted to the Hispanic Lobbyists Association’s Board of Directors

Becker is thrilled to announce that Omar Franco will be returning to serve on the Hispanic Lobbyists Association’s (HLA) Board of Directors! The HLA is dedicated to advancing and empowering Hispanic/Latino government relations and public affairs professionals by fostering mentorship and professional development opportunities. HLA’s members are advocates whose expertise and knowledge make for a […]

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Becker Expands Community Association and Real Estate Practices With Jose Luis Baloyra in Miami

February 1, 2023 – Miami, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the U.S., announces that Jose Luis Baloyra has joined the firm as a shareholder in the firm’s community association and real estate practices and is resident in the firm’s Miami office. Mr. Baloyra provides counsel […]

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Becker Welcomes Corporate Shareholder Gabriel Monzon-Cortarelli in New York

January 10, 2023 – New York, NY — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the United States, announces that Gabriel Monzon-Cortarelli has joined as a shareholder in the firm’s corporate practice and Chair of the International Practice Group, Europe and Latin America. Mr. Monzon-Cortarelli was most recently a partner at Orrick, Herrington & […]

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Mark J. Stempler Appointed Office Managing Shareholder of Becker’s West Palm Beach Office

January 3, 2023, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the US, announced today that Mark J. Stempler has assumed the role of Office Managing Shareholder of Becker’s West Palm Beach office. He follows William J. Cea, who recently retired from the firm after 21 […]

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LaToya Sheals Elected to the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists

Becker is thrilled to announce that LaToya Sheals was elected to the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists! The Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists (FAPL) is a broad-based organization committed to establishing and maintaining high standards for professional advocates. FAPL members adhere to explicit standards of conduct in dealing with public […]

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Max Losner Elected Chairman of the Miami-Dade Planning Advisory Board

Becker is thrilled to announce that Max Losner, who was unanimously elected Chairman of the Miami-Dade Planning Advisory Board. The Planning Advisory Board is the County’s designated Local Planning Agency, and it is the main advisory board to the BCC on matters related to planning and annexations/incorporations. Max’s experience in the Florida House led him to […]

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Becker Attorneys Close Merger of DLH Holdings Corp. and Grove Resource Solutions, Inc.

Becker is proud to announce the successful acquisition between its client, DLH Holdings Corp., a publicly traded government services provider, and Grove Resource Solutions, LLC. The purchase price of the acquisition was $185 million and was funded with $178 million in cash and $7 million in common stock.  The cash portion of the purchase price […]

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Clarence Williams Named a 2022 Top Lobbyist

Becker is thrilled to announce that Clarence Williams has been named a Top 2022 Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE)! We are so proud of our colleague and delighted to see his efforts recognized. The NILE Annual Top Lobbyist list is comprised of 100 lobbyists, PAC managers, and grassroots professionals nominated […]

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Becker Attorneys Close de-SPAC Merger of Mana Capital Acquisition Corp. and Cardio Diagnostics, Inc.

Becker is proud to announce the successful closing of a business combination between its SPAC client, Mana Capital Acquisition Corp. (“Mana Capital”), and Cardio Diagnostics, Inc. (“Cardio”), a pioneering precision cardiovascular medicine company at the intersection of epigenetics and artificial intelligence whose products enable improved prevention, early detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Corporate team […]

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Yolanda Cash Jackson Appointed Chair of Beacon Council Board of Directors

At the Beacon Council’s annual meeting on November 17th, Yolanda Cash Jackson will be announced as Chair of the Council’s Board of Directors. The Beacon Council is Miami’s official economic development partnership, which attracts and retains companies to help create investment opportunities, new jobs, and economic growth for Dade County. Yolanda Cash Jackson, Esq., is […]

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Steven B. Lesser Named to the National Law Journal’s List of Real Estate/Construction Law Trailblazers

Becker is thrilled to announce that Shareholder Steven B. Lesser was named to the National Law Journal’s list of Real Estate/Construction Law Trailblazers, which spotlights professionals who are agents of change in their practice area. The selection committee specifically noted the landmark Florida Supreme Court case Moransais v. Heathman, and “its long-term impact on builders, […]

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Becker Receives Law Firm of the Year from South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Becker is thrilled to receive the Law Firm Company of the Year Award from the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The award honors businesses that embrace diversity for their contributions, achievements, and successes. Founded in 1994, the Chamber is a non-profit organization that promotes the continued growth and development of the Hispanic business community […]

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Becker Attorneys in Florida, New York, and New Jersey Recognized as 2022 Super Lawyers

Becker is thrilled to announce that several attorneys in the firm’s Florida and New Jersey offices have been named as 2022 Super Lawyers, an honor that recognizes the top 5% of the total lawyers in any given state. Additionally, Becker attorneys recognized as Rising Stars represent the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 years old, […]

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IRS Announces Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Ian in Florida

September 29, 2022 – Washington, D.C. —Victims of Hurricane Ian that began September 23 in Florida now have until February 15, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. Following the recent disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the IRS announced […]

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Becker Lobbyists Welcome Newest Client, the City of Alexandria, Virginia

Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, announced its representation of the City of Alexandria, Virginia. The City, located just seven miles from downtown Washington, D.C., has a population of approximately 160,000, is a culturally diverse, historic city, and is home to many professionals […]

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Becker & Poliakoff Welcomes Jess Raffo as VP of Business Development

September 21, 2022 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the US, announces that Jess Raffo has joined the firm as its first Vice President of Business Development. Ms. Raffo will spearhead the firm’s expansion primarily for the construction practice as well as the community […]

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Jie Chengying Xiu Attends the International Leadership Foundation’s Annual Gala Award

Becker Shareholder Jie Chengying Xiu attended the International Leadership Foundation’s (“ILF”) three-day meeting and annual Gala Award event from July 27 to July 29 in Washington, D.C. Jie is a member of the ILF’s national advisory board. The gala award event is one of the most prominent events for Asian-American politicians and businessmen. This year, […]

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Paul Shur, Katie Berkey Represent Parklands West Community Development District in Complex Bond Refunding

Financial Services Shareholder Paul H. Shur led the representation of Parklands West Community Development District (CDD) in closing a third-generation tax exempt refunding bond which will fund special assessments used for community improvements. Shareholder Katie Berkey, who is Board certified in City, County, and Local Government Law, assisted with the complicated financing. Compliance with Florida’s […]

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Yolanda Cash Jackson Leads Miami-Dade Beacon Council Search Committee for New President & CEO

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the County’s official economic development partnership, announced today that Korn Ferry has been engaged to manage the organization’s search for a new President and Chief Executive Officer. Korn Ferry, the global organizational consulting firm that helped The Beacon Council hire Michael A. Finney in 2017, will be leading the organization’s nationwide […]

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Construction Attorney, Jonathan D. Silver, Joins the Ranks of the Board Certified

With one of the largest, dedicated teams of Board Certified Construction attorneys, Becker’s Construction Law Practice Group is well-known nationally for its knowledge of the construction industry and experience effectively protecting the interests of its clients. We are thrilled to announce that Becker attorney, Jonathan Silver, has become the 18th member of our construction practice […]

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Becker Obtains Rescission of Real Estate Property Transaction and Damages for Residential Family

Becker Shareholder and Chief Strategy Officer Vincenzo M. Mogavero, assisted by Shareholder Martin Cabalar and Senior Attorney Sarah Klein, were successful in rescinding a residential property transaction and securing additional damages in favor of our clients, who had recently purchased a residential property in New Jersey as their first home. The complaint arose out of […]

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Sanjay Kurian Named Chair of the Florida Bar’s Construction Law Committee

Becker’s Ft. Myers Office Managing Shareholder Sanjay Kurian was named chair of the Florida Bar’s Construction Law Committee, which consists of nearly 550 construction lawyers throughout the State of Florida. The Committee works to expand the knowledge and practices of members in construction law and increase the standards for ethical practice and professionalism in construction […]

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Becker Assists Winning New Trial for Rabbi Osher Eisemann, Founder of Lakewood NJ’s School for Children with Hidden Intelligence

July 15, 2022 — A Becker litigation team led by James Mahon represented Services for Hidden Intelligence (SCHI), the foundation which funded the SCHI School, a school for special needs children, located in Lakewood, New Jersey at the original trial. SCHI was charged with several serious criminal violations, including public corruption, grand larceny and money-laundering. […]

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