Delivering platinum service to our clients and community is at the very heart of Becker, and we are thrilled to be counted among the top 25 corporate philanthropists of South Florida as recognized by the South Florida Business Journal for the second year in a row. Becker attorneys and professionals are heavily involved in charitable […]
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Webinar: Concerns Regarding Construction Next Door
The webinar is designed to teach volunteer board members and managers what concerns they should be aware of and what steps they need to take when new development near an existing community is contemplated and ultimately undertaken. Panelists will discuss: What an existing community can do to mitigate the impact of new construction The […]
Read MoreBecker Counted Among the Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists of South Florida
Delivering platinum service to our clients and community is at the very heart of Becker, and we are thrilled to be counted among the top 25 corporate philanthropists of South Florida as recognized by the South Florida Business Journal. Becker attorneys and professionals are heavily involved in charitable and community causes including: University of Miami Alan […]
Read MoreBecker Closes on Sale of Historic Building Pro Bono for Gilda’s Club South Florida
Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, announced that it represented Gilda’s Club South Florida pro bono during the sale of its historic headquarters to new owners 119 Rose Drive FTL. The $1.7M transaction closed at the end of July. Gilda’s Club South Florida […]
Read MoreBecker Signs The Diversity in Government Relations Coalition Industry Pledge
Becker is proud to announce that the firm has signed The Diversity in Government Relations Coalition Industry Pledge. The DGR Coalition aspires to foster and strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion among entities that influence local, state, and federal policy through data collection, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement. This pledge is part of its greater non-partisan […]
Read MoreIs Now a Good Time to Pursue Redevelopment Plans That May Be Considered a Moonshot?
So now is actually a really good time to pursue redevelopment plans that you may consider a moonshot because of COVID. There’s so much uncertainty and financial pressure that cities are facing. So cities may be more inclined to grant incentives such as density increases or rezonings that they otherwise may not have consider. […]
Read MoreEpisode 18: City Notice That Property Is in Violation of Local Code – “Can They Do That?”
“I received a notice that my property is in violation of local code and ordinances. The city wants to start imposing fines on my property. Can they do that?” Becker Shareholder Jeremy Shir discusses in a brand new episode! When it comes to association rules and bylaws, there seem to be more questions than answers. […]
Read MoreManaging Government Approval for Community Repairs and Improvements
Do you live in a community that is planning repairs or improvements? You may not be aware, but it is often the case that in order to legally proceed you must obtain local government approval through the Planning & Zoning Board or City Commission. Whether you live in a single family home or in a […]
Read MoreFeeling the Heat: Restaurants and Bars Must Adapt to Ensure Survival
This is an unprecedented time in our country and in the world. The coronavirus (COVID-19) has shut down large swathes of the economy, with its most direct impact being felt on places where people congregate and socialize. Restaurants and bars are especially feeling the heat, as Americans do their part and increasingly shelter at home. […]
Read MoreThe Becker Insider | March 2020
The Becker Insider provides recent news and unique perspectives into the Florida policy issues that matter most to you. At Becker, we believe that our strengths truly lie in our differences. Our local, state, and federal lobbying teams have deep and longstanding relationships across the political spectrum, allowing us to better champion the interests of […]
Read MoreWhy Brokers Should Consider a Land Use Attorney
As brokers, you are constantly looking at ways to maximize value for your clients. Whether you represent sellers or buyers, you may be missing out on huge opportunities by not engaging in land use due diligence. Many of you are familiar with real estate due diligence, on title work, deeds and insurance, but you have […]
Read MoreFeeling the Impact? Lower Your Costs in the Development Application Process
Developers and property owners are required to go through a complex process of review at multiple layers of government when processing development applications. One of the requirements is an impact and concurrency analysis, which analyzes the impact the proposed building will have on public facilities and utilities, such as roads, sewer, infrastructure, and schools. What […]
Read MoreDecoding Municipal Code Violations
Have you received a letter from your City stating that you are in violation of their code? It can cause much anxiety, especially as the letter may not be written in a way that makes sense. It probably also mentions that you will start accruing fines and liens will attach to your property unless you […]
Read MoreAssociations Concerned with Proposed Development
South Florida is growing. Just look at the skyline in any reasonable-sized municipality, and you’re bound to see cranes, new condos, strip malls, and housing developments. While development can be beneficial and add tax revenue, the concerns of the existing community must be taken into consideration so that “smart growth” is the overriding principle and […]
Read MoreBecker Expands Florida Land Use Practice
We now have a West Coast compliment to Jeremy Shir’s established East Coast planning, zoning and entitlements practice. Kathleen O. Berkey has recently joined our Community Association and Land Use and Zoning practices as a shareholder attorney and certified land planner (AICP) in Fort Myers. Kathleen joined us on September 21st. Her practice focuses on […]
Read MoreJeremy Shir Chairs ULI Young Leaders Group
Jeremy Shir was recently chosen to chair the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Broward County Young Leaders Group. The Broward County Young Leaders Group helps develop leadership, programs, goals, and initiatives targeted for young professionals in the area. Read more about ULI’s Young Leadership Group here.
Read MoreCommunity Update – September 2018
Of course it doesn’t feel like it in Florida but autumn is officially here, which means before you know it breathing outdoors will be possible again. This of course means more and more comfortable time outdoors, more residents back to living in your association and with it all – more risk. That’s why in this […]
Read MoreManaging Government Approval for Community Repairs and Improvements
Do you live in a community that is planning repairs or improvements? You may not be aware, but it is often the case that in order to legally proceed you must obtain local government approval through the Planning & Zoning Board or City Commission. Whether you live in a single family home or in a […]
Read MoreJeremy Benjamin Shir and Kevin Markow Represent Community Association Clients before City Commission Chamber.
Congratulations to Jeremy Benjamin Shir and Kevin Markow for their “brilliant” work representing community association clients before the Fort Lauderdale City Commission Chamber. Their efforts helped bring major concessions from the building’s developer. Read the full article from the Sun Sentinel here: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-sb-alex-tarpon-tower-20180514-story.html
Read MoreA Stellar 2017 for Tallahassee Lobbying Team
As reported in today’s FloridaPolitics and to paraphrase Frank Sinatra, they had a very good year. Read the full article here: http://floridapolitics.com/archives/256624-becker-poliakoff-brings-530k-q4-2-75m-2017
Read MorePanel Discussion: ‘Sister Cities Unite: How Hollywood and Dania Beach are Implementing Their Vision of Growth’
Urban Land Institute South Florida/Caribbean event panelists include mayors of Hollywood and Dania Beach WHAT The Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida/Caribbean and law firm Becker & Poliakoff will serve as hosts to a panel discussion, “Sister Cities Unite: How Hollywood and Dania Beach are Implementing their Vision of Growth.” The panelists will discuss the growth […]
Read MoreBecker & Poliakoff’s Jeremy Shir Appointed to Board of Directors of the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – December 14, 2016 – Becker & Poliakoff today announced that Jeremy Shir, a lawyer-lobbyist in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Government Law & Lobbying Practice Group, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. His three-year term begins January 1, 2017. The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce […]
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