In honor of Women’s History Month, Becker is celebrating the incredible women attorneys and lobbyists whose expertise, leadership, and dedication elevate both our firm and the clients we serve. This year, we’re proud to highlight the achievements of longstanding women team members across various departments, recognizing their impact and contributions over the years. Jane Cornett […]
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Community Update – February 2025
With spring around the corner, we’re reminded that this is a time of growth and change. This issue of CUP offers practical guidance on how your association can move forward in the new season. Our featured articles explore various topics, such as voting terminology, understanding the new laws for board members, and adopting rules and […]
Read MoreJane L. Cornett Recognized by Florida Bar with Florida Pro Bono Award
Becker is proud to announce Jane L. Cornett has been recognized by the Florida Bar Association for her pro bono work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients. Ms. Cornett is recognized for her work in the 19th Judicial Circuit, which includes Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St Lucie counties. Established in 1981, The Florida […]
Read More“Lessons Learned from Past Hurricanes” – FCAP Managers Report
In 2004 the east coast of Florida was struck in very short order by two significant hurricanes, Frances and Jeanne. While we learned many, many lessons from those hurricanes, one of the problems that we faced, over which we had limited control, was the issue of communication. While many clients did not have up-to-date email […]
Read MoreWebinar: Legislative Update 2023
In this course, participants will receive a review of the laws passed during the 2023 Legislative Session impacting condominiums, cooperatives, homeowner associations, timeshares and the community association management profession. It is designed to provide board members and community association managers with a working knowledge of the changes to the law to assist them in […]
Read MoreWebinar: Navigating the Special Assessment Minefield
This program is not eligible for CEU credit or certificate of completion. Many associations are looking to undertake major renovation and repair projects in 2022 and special assessments will be needed in many cases to fund those projects. Our webinar will answer your questions about the process your board must follow to levy a special […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Presents New Challenges for Boards and Their Management Professionals
The unprecedented challenges of this year have been difficult for us all. These challenges are magnified for volunteer board members having to make hard decisions which impact not only themselves, but their family, friends, and neighbors. As we turn to a new year, exciting news of advancements and wider distribution of COVID-19 vaccines appear on […]
Read More25 Becker Attorneys Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law
Becker’s Community Association practice group has been an industry leader since we opened our doors in 1973. Today, we’re proud to announce that we have the largest, dedicated team of Board Certified attorneys in Condominium and Planned Development Law in the state of Florida. Board certification demands rigorous testing and is in recognition of […]
Read MoreBecker & Poliakoff Attorneys Named to 2014 Florida Trend Legal Elite
FT. LAUDERDALE, July 29, 2014 – Becker & Poliakoff is proud to announce that five of its shareholders were named to the 2014 edition of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite listing. The attorneys chosen by their peers for this recognition are considered among the top two percent of lawyers practicing within the state. Joseph E. Adams, managing […]
Read MoreAttorney Jane Cornett Receives Florida Trend Legal Elite Honor
STUART, FL, July 29, 2014 – Becker & Poliakoff is pleased to announce that attorney Jane L. Cornett, was named to Florida Trend’s 11th annual Legal Elite list. The list recognizes the top tier of attorneys practicing in the state as chosen by their peers. Ms. Cornett was also named to the Legal Elite list in 2009. […]
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