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2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 39 Becker Attorneys

Perry M. Adair, Joseph E. Adams, Donna DiMaggio Berger, Evan B. Berger, Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP, Jennifer L. Biletnikoff, Thomas J. Code, Jude C. Cooper, Steven M. Davis, Rosa M. de la Camara, Kenneth S. Direktor, Jennifer Bales Drake, Randy R. Dow, Kevin L. Edwards, Bernie Friedman, Michael C. Góngora, Allison L. Hertz, Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Allen M. Levine, Kevin Markow, Steven H. Mezer, J. Kevin Miller, David M. Milton, David G. Muller, Howard J. Perl, Ronald L. Perl, Jon Polenberg, Aaron J. Pruss, J. David Ramsey, David H. Rogel, Gary C. Rosen, Gary M. Schaaf, Paul H. Shur, Jonathan D. Silver, Lee A. Weintraub | 08.15.2024
Accolades

The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, recognizes 39 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Our own Joseph Adams was also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction based on the highest overall peer feedback for his specialty and location. Adams has focused […]

Becker Named a Top 25 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine 2024

Perry M. Adair, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, Thomas J. Code, Aaron K. Crews, Randy R. Dow, Brett Gold, Howard E. Googe, Claramargaret H. Groover, Jake Herrel, Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Kaylin Martinelli, Brandon R. McDowell, James McLaughlin, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Gary C. Rosen, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.05.2024
Accolades | Construction Executive Magazine

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice once again pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms, placing at 25. This national rating system measures and weighs the following: 2023 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage […]

Becker Named a Top 50 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine 2023

Perry M. Adair, Filiz Akkaya, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, Thomas J. Code, Aaron K. Crews, Randy R. Dow, Brett Gold, Howard E. Googe, Claramargaret H. Groover, Jake Herrel, Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Kaylin Martinelli, Brandon R. McDowell, James McLaughlin, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.01.2023
Accolades | Construction Executive Magazine

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice once again pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms. This national rating system measures and weighs the following: 2022 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage of firm’s total […]

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

Jonathan D. Silver | 08.01.2022
Press Release

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 […]

Becker Named a Top 50 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine

Perry M. Adair, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, William J. Cea, Thomas J. Code, Randy R. Dow, Howard E. Googe, Nicole Grassi, Claramargaret H. Groover, Patrick C. Howell, Benjamin T. Johnson, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Brandon R. McDowell, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.06.2022
Accolades | Construction Executive Magazine

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice once again pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms. This national rating system measures and weighs the following: 2021 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage of firm’s total […]

“Avoiding Attack: The Arbitrator’s Guide to Drafting a Bulletproof Reasoned Award” – American College of Construction Lawyers Journal

Steven B. Lesser, Jonathan D. Silver | 11.05.2021
Article Publication | American College of Construction Lawyers Journal

I. Introduction Three types of awards1 are frequently prepared in commercial and construction arbitration proceedings: standard awards, reasoned awards, and awards containing detailed findings of fact and conclusions of law.2 This article focuses on drafting reasoned awards which, due to governing standards frequently cause heartburn for arbitrators. Not only are arbitrators3 required to arrive at […]

Becker’s Construction Practice Named to the 2021 Legal 500

Perry M. Adair, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, William J. Cea, Randy R. Dow, Howard E. Googe, Nicole Grassi, Claramargaret H. Groover, Patrick C. Howell, Benjamin T. Johnson, Scott Kiernan, Dana B. Kuczynski, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Brandon R. McDowell, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Evan D. Rosenberg, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.18.2021
Press Release

Becker is pleased to announce that its Construction Law & Litigation Practice has once again earned a top spot in the Legal 500-U.S. This national rating system highlights practice groups who provide the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel. The publication lauded Becker’s “notable strength in construction disputes,” while naming our work […]

Becker Named a Top 25 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine

Perry M. Adair, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, William J. Cea, Thomas J. Code, Randy R. Dow, Howard E. Googe, Nicole Grassi, Claramargaret H. Groover, Patrick C. Howell, Benjamin T. Johnson, Scott Kiernan, Dana B. Kuczynski, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Brandon R. McDowell, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Evan D. Rosenberg, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.09.2021
Accolades | Construction Executive Magazine

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms. This national rating system measures and weighs: 2020 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage of firm’s total revenues derived from its […]

“Avoiding Attack: The Arbitrator’s Guide to Drafting a Bulletproof Reasoned Award” – Dispute Resolution Journal

Steven B. Lesser, Jonathan D. Silver | 11.30.2020
Article Publication | Dispute Resolution Journal

For arbitrators, drafting a reasoned award after a difficult commercial/construction proceeding can be particularly painful. Steve Lesser and Jonathan Silver’s latest Dispute Resolution Journal entry offers a detailed roadmap to creating an unassailable reasoned award. From understanding the legal standards that can greenlight a challenge to embracing the scope and limits (including personal fact-finding) of […]

“The Conflict Between a Shareholder’s Right to Inspect Financial Records and the Company’s Accountant-Client Privilege Under Florida Law” – Today’s General Counsel

Jonathan D. Silver, Allen M. Levine | 09.30.2019
Article Publication | Today's General Counsel

It is not uncommon for a business or its executives to be presented with allegations of mismanagement or wrongdoing by a minority shareholder accompanied by requests for company financial records. When such allegations arise, it is important for a business organization to be prepared to efficiently address the allegations while protecting its privileged communications with […]

“Spoliation of Evidence: A Trap for The Unwary in Age of Electronically Stored Information” – Proyecto Magazine

Jonathan D. Silver, In Memoriam – Neil H. Levinson (1963-2020) | 09.30.2019
Article Publication | Proyecto Magazine

As computer technology continuously progresses, together with the ability to store large amounts of data at a relatively low cost, this article explores the heightened obligations imposed by courts for businesses to retain documents for longer periods of time than traditionally required under spoliation of evidence law. In our times of electronically stored information, the […]

HOA or Civic Association?

Jonathan D. Silver | 10.30.2018
Article

Civic Associations and Homeowners Associations: How do they Differ? We are all grateful for the improvements to our neighborhood that have been accomplished by the Victoria Park Civic Association such as the rezoning of our elementary school (Victoria Park children now have the option of attending Virginia Shuman Young or Harbordale Elementary). Their countless successes […]

Who Knew? The Misplaced Use of “Time Is of the Essence” Clauses in Construction Contracts

Steven B. Lesser, Jonathan D. Silver | 04.09.2018
Article | ActionLine

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