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2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 34 Becker Attorneys

The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, recognizes 34 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Our own Steven B. Lesser, was also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction based on the highest overall peer feedback for their specialty and location. Lesser […]

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Becker Attorneys in Florida, New Jersey, and New York Recognized as 2022-2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Becker is thrilled to announce that several attorneys in the firm’s Florida, New Jersey, and New York offices have been named as 2022-2023 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 […]

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

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 […]

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Chambers USA Recognizes Becker’s Construction and Litigation Practices; Six Attorneys in 2023 Edition

Becker is thrilled to announce that the firm and its attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA, a prestigious annual guide of leading law firms and attorneys. Chambers’ sources describe the firm as having a “diverse knowledge base” and a “strong presence across the state.” This year, Becker once again received […]

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Becker Counted Among the Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists of South Florida for the Second Year in a Row

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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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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2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 33 Becker Attorneys

The 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, honors 33 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Two Becker attorneys, Joseph Adams and Sanjay Kurian, were also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction that comes with the highest overall peer feedback for their […]

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Becker Named a Top 50 Construction Law Firm by 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 […]

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Chambers USA Recognizes Becker’s Construction and Litigation Practices; Seven Attorneys in 2022 Edition

Becker is thrilled to announce that the firm and its attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA, a prestigious annual guide of leading law firms and attorneys. Chambers’ sources describe the firm as a “formidable adversary” with a “strong presence across the state of Florida.” This year, Becker once again received […]

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Construction Law Institute Awards Becker’s Claramargaret H. Groover Lifetime Achievement Award

Pictured: Lee A. Weintraub, Claramargaret H. Groover, Steven B. Lesser, Perry M. Adair, Sanjay Kurian, and Scott Kiernan March 14, 2022 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the US, extends congratulations to Claramargaret (“Claire”) H. Groover who received the prestigious Florida Bar Construction […]

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Becker 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 […]

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“Pricing Insanity: Material Costs Escalate, Driving Contractor Desperation” – Supply Chain Dive

At conventions, on Zoom calls and in casual conversation, it’s the only thing contractors talk about anymore. Everyone wants to know how everyone else is dealing with the rapid escalation of material prices, a crisis that revved up last spring and shows no signs of slowing down for at least another year. COVID-19-related disruptions devastated […]

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Becker Attorneys in Florida, New Jersey, and New York Recognized by 2021 Super Lawyers

Becker is thrilled to announce that several attorneys in the firm’s Florida and New Jersey offices have been named as 2021 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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2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 25 Becker Attorneys

The 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® honors 25 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer review publications in the legal profession. Becker congratulates its attorneys on their recognition as among the best and brightest lawyers in the United States. Perry M. Adair, […]

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Becker’s Construction Practice Named to the 2021 Legal 500

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 […]

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Becker Named a Top 25 Construction Law Firm by 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 […]

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Community Update – May 2021

This month, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of new community association podcast, “Take it to the Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger.” The podcast explores the reality of life in a community association, what’s really involved in serving on its board, and how to maintain the ever-so-delicate balance of being legally compliant and community spirited. Check out […]

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Chambers USA Recognizes Becker’s Construction Practice & Six Attorneys in 2021 Edition

Becker is thrilled to announce that the firm and its attorneys have been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA, a prestigious annual guide of leading law firms and attorneys. Becker once again received top recognition in Band 1 of the Florida Construction category, with sources describing the firm as a “formidable adversary” with […]

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19 Becker Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America® in 2021 Edition

The 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® honors nineteen Becker attorneys spanning nine practice areas. Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer review publications in the legal profession. Becker congratulates its attorneys on their recognition as among the best and brightest lawyers in the United States. The nineteen attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2021 Edition), […]

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“Do US Universities Need Further Education in P3?” Proximo Magazine

U.S. university public-private partnerships, known as P3s, have surged in popularity in the last decade. However budgetary pressures from the 2008 recession eroded state funding for U.S. public universities. Becker Shareholder Lee Weintraub, a leader in the field of P3s, shared, “The Great Recession caused funding for public universities to take a dive and they […]

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Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation Practice Recognized in 2020 Edition of The Legal 500

June 10, 2020 – Becker is pleased to announce that its Construction Law & Litigation Practice has once again been ranked as among the top in the United States. For over 30 years, The Legal 500 has highlighted the practice area teams who provide the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel. The […]

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Becker Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Super Lawyers

June 4, 2020 – Becker is pleased to announce that fifteen of its attorneys have been named as 2020 Super Lawyers, an honor that recognizes the top 5% of the total lawyers in any given state. The following attorneys have been listed in the 2020 edition of Super Lawyers: Florida Super Lawyer Recipients Joseph E. […]

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“Top 10 Mistakes Contractors Make by Growing Too Quickly” – Construction Executive

Leading into the COVID-19 crisis, the economy was booming—and it will again when we emerge from the pandemic. Although construction companies lead the charge during boom economies, failure to plan for growth can have disastrous consequences. Here are the top 10 mistakes contracting firms make by growing without deliberate planning. Disorganized Accounting Develop a system […]

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“Building a Project During the Pandemic? Here’s What You Should Know,” South Florida Business Journal

Construction projects have slowed in South Florida as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. As workers are deciding to stay home, supply chain problems arise and developers are hitting the pause button, Becker hosted a virtual webinar “Construction, Contractors, and COVID-19” to discuss these concerns. Led by Becker Shareholder Lee Weintraub, the panel included Janice Oliva, controller […]

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Webinar: Construction, Contractors and COVID-19 Webinar

Join us for a candid discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on construction projects throughout Florida and, on a broader scale nationally. Speakers share insight from differing industry perspectives including from the viewpoint of an attorney, contractor, and insurance professional. Moderator: Lee Weintraub Shareholder Becker Construction Law and Litigation Panelists: Bill Parker Risk Advisor & […]

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Becker’s Construction Practice Receives Top Band 1 Recognition in 2020 Chambers USA Guide

April 23, 2020 – The 2020 edition of Chambers USA has once again recognized Becker with a top billing Band 1 ranking in its Florida Construction category. The esteemed guide has recognized Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation Practice every year since it began publishing its global law firm rankings. The publication notes that the firm […]

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“Bringing P3s to the World” – P3 Bulletin

Public/private partnerships (“P3s”) have proliferated around the world, gaining momentum and acceptance while development projects in numerous sectors have been successfully delivered on time, on budget and with appropriate transfer of risk from public agencies to their private partners.  Although governments with established infrastructure procurement mechanisms have taken note, the U.S. Government is helping allied […]

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Top Ten Mistakes Contractors Make When Growing Too Fast

Lee Weintraub presented at the recent Marcum Summit, speaking about the top mistakes contractors make when they grow too fast. From disorganized accounting to technology capabilities, poor hiring, rushed project mobilization, and more, Lee highlighted how contractors can prevent common missteps from happening to them. If you are interested in learning more and would like […]

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“Q&A Interview with Lee Weintraub,” ActionLine

Q: Lee, how long have you been the chair of the Public-Private Partnership (P3) group at Becker? A: I have practiced in the Fort Lauderdale office of Becker since 1999, where I am the Vice-Chair of the Construction Law and Litigation Practice Group and Chair of the Public/Private Partnerships Practice Group. Since 2013, the year […]

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Lee Weintraub Shares P3 Infrastructure Expertise to Eight Asian Governments in Nepal and Singapore

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – September 26, 2019  – Lee A. Weintraub, Chair of Becker’s Public-Private Partnership (P3) Practice, was invited by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) to share his expertise in a series of P3 training workshop on behalf of the U.S. federal government for governments of eight Asian countries. The […]

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13 Becker Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America®

The 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® honors thirteen Becker attorneys spanning nine practice areas. Additionally, Lee A. Weintraub is recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Construction Litigation, an honor only bestowed upon one attorney for each specialty practice and location. Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer […]

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Super Lawyers Recognizes Sixteen Becker Attorneys in 2019 Edition

June 3, 2019 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Becker is pleased to announce that sixteen of its attorneys have been named as 2019 Super Lawyers, an honor that recognizes the top 5% of the total lawyers in any given state. The following attorneys have been listed in the 2019 edition of Super Lawyers: Florida Super […]

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Becker’s Construction Practice Receives Top Recognition in 2019 Chambers USA Guide

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Becker is pleased to announce that the firm’s Construction Law & Litigation Practice has once again received top recognition by esteemed legal publication, Chambers USA. Market observers from the publication call Becker “an excellent firm” in the construction sphere with “terrific lawyers.” Chambers USA has recognized Becker’s Construction practice every year […]

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Helping Hands – A Must Watch Video Documentary

 Helping Hands spent a day spreading cheer to sick children at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The firm charity was founded by Shareholder Lee Weintraub following his own daughter’s experience with childhood cancer. Becker brought cameras along to document the memorable day and were lucky to hear directly from Lee’s daughter Morgan, a cancer survivor herself, […]

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Becker Launches “Florida Opportunity Zone” Website and Multidisciplinary Practice Group

Realizing the immense potential for communities and investors throughout Florida, Becker has launched a multidisciplinary Opportunity Zone Practice. The Becker team provides a full spectrum of cross-practice services to assist public entities, developers and investors in understanding what is involved in the investment process and how to implement strategies for participation in the program. 8,761 […]

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Congratulations to Steven B. Lesser and All of Becker’s Best Lawyers in America® 2019

TWELVE BECKER ATTORNEYS NAMED THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® 2019 Steven B. Lesser Further Recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Construction Litigation The 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, announced today, includes twelve Becker attorneys covering four practice areas. Special congratulations to Steven B. Lesser, Chair of our Construction Law & Litigation […]

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Government of Puerto Rico Selects Becker as Lead Counsel on First Ever Higher Education Public-Private Partnership Project

Will Reinvigorate Student Life at University of Puerto Rico’s Mayagüez Campus FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – August 09, 2018 – Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, today announced that it has been retained by the Government of Puerto Rico to oversee a multi-million dollar […]

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Becker’s Construction Practice Group Receives Top Recognition in 2018 Chambers USA Guide

Dear Clients and Friends, We are proud to announce that our Construction Law & Litigation practice group today received a Band I ranking from the 2018 Chambers USA Guide, one of the legal profession’s most prestigious rankings directories. This ranking puts Becker’s Construction team in elite legal company among AmLaw 100 firms and large regional […]

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16 Becker & Poliakoff Attorneys Named 2018 Florida Super Lawyers/Rising Stars

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – February 6, 2018 – Becker & Poliakoff today announced that 16 of its attorneys have been named as top lawyers in the state for 2018 by Florida Super Lawyers. Here are the Becker & Poliakoff attorneys designated as Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars: Super Lawyer Recipients: Joseph E. Adams*, Real Estate […]

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Becker, Seven Attorneys Recognized by South Florida Legal Guide

Becker & Poliakoff is honored to be recognized as a “Top Law Firm” for 2018 by the South Florida Legal Guide. We also proudly congratulate the following attorneys named by the SFLG as “Top Lawyers” in its January edition: Perry M. Adair – Commercial and Business Litigation, Real Estate – Land Use and Zoning Alan S. […]

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Lee Weintraub in Construction Dive – August 29, 2017

Lee Weintraub, vice chair of our construction law and litigation practice and vice chair of public private partnerships, spoke with Construction Dive in its August 29, 2017, issue. With the U.S. increasingly turning to public-private partnerships (P3s) to take on infrastructure projects, Lee discusses the revenue risks the private sector assumes. You can read the entire article here.

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Eleven Becker & Poliakoff Attorneys Listed In The Best Lawyers In America® 2018

The 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, announced today, includes eleven attorneys covering four practice areas from the Florida and New Jersey offices of law firm Becker & Poliakoff. Of note, Founding Shareholder Alan S. Becker was recognized in 2018 as a Lawyer of the Year for his practice area. The attorneys are […]

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Lee Weintraub in Construction Dive – August 8, 2017

Lee Weintraub, vice chair of our construction law and litigation practice and vice chair of public private partnerships, spoke with Construction Dive in its August 8, 2017, issue. In an article on avoiding suspension or debarment on federal contracts, Lee discusses some of the ways contractors could be kept out of the federal procurement process.

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15 Becker & Poliakoff Attorneys Named 2017 Florida Super Lawyers/Rising Stars

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – June 8, 2017 – Becker & Poliakoff today announced that 15 of its attorneys have been named as top lawyers in the state for 2017 by Florida Super Lawyers. Here are the Becker & Poliakoff attorneys designated as Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars: Super Lawyer Recipients: Joseph E. Adams*, Real Estate […]

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Inside The Nation’s Varying Contractor Licensing Rules — And How They Impact Business

In an effort to safeguard their residents against fraud and the chaos that can result from unprofessional behavior or lack of experience and knowledge, most states have some kind licensing procedure in place for professions like lawyers, physicians and real estate agents. However, when it comes to construction contractors — who practice in an industry […]

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Attorneys Guide $400M P3 Venture Bringing New Dorms to LSU

Although Lee Weintraub graduated from the University of Florida, the Florida Gators were not the only college football team the attorney cheered for. He was also a fan of the Louisiana State University Tigers. The Fort Lauderdale shareholder with Becker & Poliakoff recently helped LSU — home to his second favorite team — close a $400 million […]

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Becker & Poliakoff Announces 8 Recipients of 2017 Best Lawyers in America ® Honors August 17, 2016

Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers® is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers© lists have earned the respect of the profession, the media, […]

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Three Becker & Poliakoff Attorneys, Construction Practice Group Listed In 2016 Chambers USA Guide

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – June 23, 2016 – The 2016 Chambers USA Guide includes three Florida attorneys from law firm Becker & Poliakoff and also ranks the firm’s Florida Construction Law and Litigation Practice Group in Band 1. According to its website, Chambers and Partners, publisher of the annual guide, selects attorneys and practices for inclusion […]

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15 Becker & Poliakoff Attorneys Named 2016 Florida Super Lawyers And Rising Stars

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – June 24, 2016 – Florida law firm Becker & Poliakoff today announced that 15 of its Florida attorneys have been named among the top attorneys in the state for 2016 by Florida Super Lawyers. The following Becker & Poliakoff attorneys appeared as Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in the specified categories: […]

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The Facts of (Financing) Life: Why Construction Owners are Pivoting to P3s for Major Projects

By Kim Slowey May 26, 2016 Whether it’s a $2.3 billion overhaul of a piece of Florida highway or a new $513 million civic center in California, a construction project can be extremely expensive. Typically, neither private nor public owners are able to cough up that much cash for the relatively short duration of a […]

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P3s: Engineering the Delivery of Public Projects

Innovative and efficient designs can drive project success. “Public-private partnerships” (P3s) is one of the hottest buzz terms in public construction in the United States these days. A relatively new concept in America but old and well established in many other parts of the world P3s are starting to transform the face of public construction […]

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Florida Council for Public Private Partnerships Announces FY 2015 – 2016 Board of Directors

Coral Gables, FL, May 22, 2015 – The Florida Council for Public Private Partnerships (FCP3), a not-for-profit association recognized as the leading expert in public/private partnerships throughout the state of Florida, has announced its FY 2015 – 2016 Board of Directors. Under the commendable leadership of John Cal, Associate Vice President of Facilities Management at Florida […]

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Becker & Poliakoff Construction Law Practice Receives Top Ranking in 2014 Chambers USA Directory

FT. LAUDERDALE, June 3, 2014 – Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, one of the legal industry’s most preeminent rankings directories, has chosen Becker & Poliakoff’s Construction Law Practice Group and its team leader attorney Steven Lesser for inclusion in its 2014 edition. The annual guide selects attorneys and practices for inclusion based on thousands of in-depth interviews with […]

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Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Hosts P3 Conference

Partners with Florida Council for Public Private Partnerships to Present the Largest P3 Conference Held in the State of Florida to Date Miami, FL, October 28, 2013 – P3s are the topic du jour – leading to the partnership between the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and Florida Council for Public Private Partnerships (FCP3) that recently delivered a […]

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Becker & Poliakoff COO George Burgess Named to Florida P3 Task Force

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, August 6, 2013 – Becker & Poliakoff is proud to announce that George Burgess, COO of the firm and co-vice chairman of its Public Private Partnership (P3) Practice Team, has been appointed to serve on the task force created by the state’s new P3 legislation. Appointed by Governor Scott, the Partnership for Public Facilities and […]

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Becker & Poliakoff’s Public Private Partnership team joined Governor Rick Scott for the signing of HB 85

Becker & Poliakoff’s Public Private Partnership team joined Governor Rick Scott for the signing of HB 85, the new Public Private Partnership law in Florida. Bill sponsors Senator Miguel Diaz de la Portilla and Rep. Greg Steube were joined by other elected officials, and industry and community leaders for the bill signing and reception hosted by Becker & Poliakoff […]

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Public-private projects could boost economy, add jobs

Public projects financed by private companies are nothing new in Florida, but a law signed by Gov. Rick Scott in late June expands the realm of possibilities for business and government. A ramp-up of public-private partnerships — nicknamed P3s — is expected to boost the economy and generate construction jobs. P3s can save taxpayers money and inconvenience […]

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Exclusive 2010 “Florida Super Lawyers” Rating Goes to Becker & Poliakoff Attorneys

Annual Thomson Reuters Rankings Based on Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement For Immediate Release Media Contact: Alan Penchansky The Pen Group Communications Tel: (305) 529-1944 email: alan@thepengroup.com   FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, June 21, 2010 – Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. today announced that several attorneys were selected for inclusion in the exclusive 2010 “Florida Super Lawyers” and the […]

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Chambers USA Selects Becker & Poliakoff for 2010 Leading Lawyers for Business

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, June 11, 2010 – Becker & Poliakoff is proud to announce its inclusion in Chambers USA, a lawyer ranking guide based on in depth research of clients and industry leaders. Board Certified Construction attorneys Steven Lesser and Lee Weintraub were included again this year and have been featured in Chambers USA since its inception. Regarding the Firm’s Construction […]

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Board Certified Construction Attorney Lee A. Weintraub Receives Accreditation from American Arbitration Association

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, February 4, 2010 – Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., a diversified commercial law firm with more than 130 attorneys in 13 Florida offices, New York City, New Jersey, Nassau, Bahamas, Prague and affiliated international offices, today announced that Lee A.Weintraub, a Board Certified Construction Lawyer and Shareholder in the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been accredited as […]

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The 2005 Florida Legislature

As we do every year, we are writing to advise you of changes to construction related statutes promulgated by the 2005 Florida Legislature. The new statutory changes are as follows: Alarm System Contracting House Bill 0041 amended §633.702, Fla. Stats., to provide for a criminal penalty for intentionally or willfully installing, servicing, testing, repairing, improving […]

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