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2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 34 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, Bernie Friedman, Michael C. Góngora, 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 G. Muller, Howard J. Perl, Jon Polenberg, Aaron J. Pruss, J. David Ramsey, David H. Rogel, Gary C. Rosen, Jeremy C. Sahn, Gary M. Schaaf, Paul H. Shur, Lee A. Weintraub | 12.08.2023
Accolades

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 […]

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

Claramargaret H. Groover, Sanjay Kurian, Steven B. Lesser, Jon Polenberg, Paul H. Shur, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.01.2023
Press Release

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 […]

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

Perry M. Adair, Joseph E. Adams, Ned Bassen, Donna DiMaggio Berger, Evan B. Berger, Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP, Jennifer L. Biletnikoff, James Robert Caves, III, Thomas J. Code, Jude C. Cooper, Kenneth S. Direktor, Jennifer Bales Drake, Bernie Friedman, Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Allen M. Levine, Scott A. Marcus, Kevin Markow, Steven H. Mezer, J. Kevin Miller, Howard J. Perl, Jon Polenberg, Aaron J. Pruss, J. David Ramsey, Gary C. Rosen, Philip C. Rosen, Jeremy C. Sahn, Gary M. Schaaf, Paul H. Shur, Lee A. Weintraub | 08.19.2022
Accolades

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 […]

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

Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP, Paul H. Shur | 08.09.2022
Press Release

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 […]

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

Ned Bassen, Claramargaret H. Groover, Sanjay Kurian, Steven B. Lesser, Jon Polenberg, Paul H. Shur, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.03.2022
Press Release

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 […]

“Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): The Future of Money” – Financier Worldwide

Robert C. Brighton, Jr. | 05.23.2022
Article Publication | Financier Worldwide

Like the rest of the world, money is going digital. Credit and debit cards, electronic fund transfers, online services like PayPal, and peer-to-peer services got a boost during the COVID pandemic. Cryptocurrencies did as well, along with decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contracts. In the latest issue of Financier Worldwide, Becker Shareholder Robert C. Brighton, […]

“Waiting for the Revolution: Opportunities and Obstacles Presented by the Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Web3” – Financier Worldwide

Robert C. Brighton, Jr. | 02.28.2022
Article Publication | Financier Worldwide

The next digital revolution will be based on blockchain, a system by which independent computers verify transactions with no central authority, as described by Becker Shareholder Robert C. Brighton, Jr. in the latest issue of Financier Worldwide. In these systems, security and reliability are maintained through consensus. For public blockchains, any change in the ledger […]

Becker Co-Hosts 2021 Shanghai SPAC Summit

Bill Huo | 11.04.2021
Speaking Engagement

Becker is proud to serve as co-host for the 2021 Shanghai SPAC Summit. This international conversation will outline how special purposes acquisition companies (SPACs) can be used to expand and protect global investments, the pros and cons of partnering with or forming a SPAC, best practices when investing through a SPAC, and much more. “As […]

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

Joseph E. Adams, Hugo V. Alvarez, Ned Bassen, Evan B. Berger, Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP, Martin C. Cabalar, Ellen M. Goodman, Claramargaret H. Groover, Jack S. Kallus, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Carolyn C. Meadows, Steven H. Mezer, Gary C. Rosen, Paul H. Shur, Lee A. Weintraub | 08.30.2021
Accolades Press Release

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, […]

2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 25 Becker Attorneys

Perry M. Adair, Joseph E. Adams, Hugo V. Alvarez, Ned Bassen, Michael E. Boutzoukas, Thomas J. Code, Jude C. Cooper, Bernie Friedman, Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Allen M. Levine, Steven H. Mezer, Jon Polenberg, Howard J. Perl, Aaron J. Pruss, J. David Ramsey, Gary C. Rosen, Philip C. Rosen, Jeremy C. Sahn, Gary M. Schaaf, Paul H. Shur, Lee A. Weintraub | 08.19.2021
Accolades

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, […]

“Key Considerations When Selling Your Business” – Financier Worldwide

Robert C. Brighton, Jr. | 05.19.2021
Article Publication | Financier Worldwide

The decision to sell your business is a landmark event, whether you are an entrepreneur, the owner of a family business or a business owned with partners. The skills used to build and operate a successful business, however, are different than those necessary to achieve a successful sale. When considering a sale, what steps should […]

“Why You Should Consider Buying Non-Performing Real Estate Notes” – National Real Estate Investor

Hugo V. Alvarez | 12.08.2020
Article Publication | National Real Estate Investor

The Great Recession was fueled by bad loans in the real estate market that turned into non-performing loans for many banks. Investors could purchase those non-performing real estate loans directly from banks during those troubled times and those deals were beneficial for the banks because they were able to unload non-performing notes from their books […]

Webinar: What Lies Beneath the COVID-19 Financial Landscape? A Look at the Current Financial and Legal Issues Created by the Pandemic

Robert C. Brighton, Jr., Jon Polenberg, Paul H. Shur | 06.01.2020
Video Webinar

The instability of the global financial markets has businesses in flux as they reassess their risk management approaches following the COVID-19 crisis. This webinar explores the state of the financial environment from an economics standpoint with an eye toward what is forthcoming. We encourage leaders of small to mid-cap businesses, developers, private equity, and institutional […]

Webinar: PPP Funding: How to Apply and What You Should Know.

Evan B. Berger, Stefan Segall | 04.24.2020
Video Webinar

The White House and Congress have reached an interim “Phase 3.5” coronavirus funding deal that increases the appropriation level for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by over $310 billion and appropriates an additional $10 billion for Emergency Economic Injury Disaster Grants (EIDL). Watch the replay below.

13 Becker Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America®

Hugo V. Alvarez, In Memoriam – Alan S. Becker (1946-2020), Michael E. Boutzoukas, Jude C. Cooper, Bernie Friedman, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Steven H. Mezer, J. David Ramsey, Gary C. Rosen, Gary M. Schaaf, Paul H. Shur, Lee A. Weintraub | 08.15.2019
Accolades Press Release

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 […]

$95 Million Financing for Acquisition of Leading Public Health Service Organization

Victor J. DiGioia, Michael A. Goldstein, Sarah Klein, Paul H. Shur | 06.10.2019
Press Release

Becker is pleased to announce that it represented its long-time public healthcare client, DLH Corporation, in the closing of a $95 million credit facility for the acquisition of privately-held firm, Social & Scientific Systems (SSS). The newly acquired firm was purchased for $70 million in cash with a $25 million working capital revolving credit line […]

Super Lawyers Recognizes Sixteen Becker Attorneys in 2019 Edition

Joseph E. Adams, Hugo V. Alvarez, Michael E. Boutzoukas, Claramargaret H. Groover, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Steven H. Mezer, Sean P. Sullivan, Robert L. Taylor, Lee A. Weintraub, Evan B. Berger, Jack S. Kallus, Paul H. Shur | 06.03.2019
Accolades Press Release

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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