April 1, 2024 – West Palm Beach, FL – Becker, a leading multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the United States, is pleased to welcome Donald P. Dufresne as a shareholder in the firm’s Real Estate and Government Law & Lobbying Practice areas. He will be based in the West Palm […]
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Becker Named to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Companies to Work For” List
January 30, 2024 – Becker is proud to announce its inclusion in the inaugural list of The Best Companies to Work for Among U.S. Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report. The award reflects Becker’s commitment to employee well-being and job satisfaction across various critical factors. Guided by a panel of experts, U.S. News […]
Read More2024 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 […]
Read MoreBecker & Poliakoff Earns Coveted National First-Tier Rankings in the 2024 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Guide
We are pleased to announce that Becker & Poliakoff ranked as a national first-tier law firm for Construction Law and Banking and Finance Litigation in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” guide. Becker was also nationally ranked in five other practice areas: Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, and […]
Read MoreBecker & Poliakoff Named Among South Florida’s Top 100 Private Companies by South Florida Business Journal
Becker & Poliakoff is proud to announce its recognition as one of South Florida’s Top 100 Private Companies by the South Florida Business Journal. This accolade reflects Becker & Poliakoff’s deep ties to Florida and unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and growth. The South Florida Business Journal’s annual list of the Top 100 Private Companies […]
Read MoreBecker’s Coral Gables Office Profiled in Coral Gables Magazine
Becker’s Coral Gables office was recently profiled in Coral Gables Magazine’s ‘City Beautiful’ edition. The issue highlights the strength of Coral Gables as a hub for multinational companies and international business. Located at 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Becker’s Coral Gables office is a top-performing hub, managing a significant portion of the firm’s work with […]
Read MoreYou May Be Able to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates Due to Hurricane Idalia – Here’s How
As Hurricane Idalia heads for Florida’s Gulf Coast, some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues a […]
Read MoreNew Florida Law Restricting Certain Foreign Ownership of Real Property
On May 8, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 264, creating Part III of Chapter 692 (692.201-692.205) of the Florida Statutes “Conveyances to Foreign Entities”. This new law goes into effect on July 1, 2023 and places substantial prohibitions on foreign citizens and entities from certain foreign countries from purchasing property wit
Read MoreBecker 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 […]
Read MoreFlorida Supreme Court Justice John D. Couriel Speaks at Becker Legacy Speaker Series
April 19, 2023 – Miami, FL — Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, recently welcomed Florida Supreme Court Justice John D. Couriel as the keynote speaker of the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series. The educational forum, established in honor of the […]
Read MoreBecker & Poliakoff Celebrates 50th Anniversary: 50 Years of Outstanding Client Service and Dedication to Communities
April 18, 2023 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The firm is proud of its beginnings and contribution to the creation of laws governing shared ownership housing in Florida. With 11 offices throughout Florida and additional locations in New York, New […]
Read MoreBecker & Miami Law Welcome Florida Supreme Court Justice John D. Couriel to the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series
April 4, 2023 – Miami, FL — Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, is pleased to announce that Florida Supreme Court Justice John D. Couriel will be the next keynote speaker of the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series on Tuesday, […]
Read More“Commercial Real Estate: Predictions and Reflections 2023” – Practical Law Real Estate
Practical Law Real Estate asked leading real estate practitioners to share their thoughts on recent developments impacting the US commercial real estate market. Commercial real estate experienced another year of impressive growth in 2022, and despite cyclical headwinds, including increased interest rates, inflationary pressures, and a recession, the outlook for 2023 is cautiously optimistic. Although […]
Read MoreJose Luis Baloyra Featured In Law360
Becker’s newest Shareholder, Jose Luis Baloyra, is featured in the latest edition of Law360’s Real Estate Authority section. His move has also been featured in the South Florida Business Journal. Mr. Baloyra provides counsel to condominium and homeowner associations and has been involved in all aspects of community association law. His work with these communities includes […]
Read MoreBecker Expands Community Association and Real Estate Practices With Jose Luis Baloyra in Miami
February 1, 2023 – Miami, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the U.S., announces that Jose Luis Baloyra has joined the firm as a shareholder in the firm’s community association and real estate practices and is resident in the firm’s Miami office. Mr. Baloyra provides counsel […]
Read MoreBecker 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, […]
Read More2023 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 […]
Read MoreTake It To the Board Podcast Hits 6,000 Downloads
Take It To the Board has hit 6,000 downloads! To mark the occasion, we have a video message from Donna, and we’ve included below links to some of most popular episodes. Feel free to take a look to revisit one you liked, or to listen to one that you might have missed. You can […]
Read MoreTo Lend or Not To Lend with Brewster Cole, First Vice President, Valley National Bank
For more episodes of Take It To the Board, click here! Florida community associations always need money for maintenance, repair, and capital improvement projects, but especially now with new safety laws in place, and Brewster Cole, First Vice President of Valley National Bank, is “the man with the money.” Brewster has spent 16 years lending […]
Read MoreSuccessful Community Association Living Starts With the Purchase Decision with Marisa DiLenge, Founder, DiLenge Real Estate Team (Part II)
For more episodes of Take It To the Board, click here! Is living in a community association the right fit for everyone? In this second of two installments, host Donna DiMaggio Berger speaks with Marisa DiLenge, founder of the DiLenge Real Estate Team. She has been a licensed real estate consultant since 1992. She is also a member […]
Read MoreSuccessful Community Association Living Starts With the Purchase Decision with Marisa DiLenge, Founder, DiLenge Real Estate Team (Part I)
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Is living in a community association the right fit for everyone? In this first of two installments, host Donna DiMaggio Berger speaks with Marisa DiLenge, founder of the DiLenge Real Estate Team. She has been a licensed real estate consultant since 1992. She is also […]
Read MoreAttention Landlords and Tenants of Residential Units in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
It is no secret that with the influx of new residents who moved to South Florida during the pandemic, landlords have drastically increased rents – in some instances close to 50 percent from the prior year. This has created what Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Cava deemed an “Housing Affordability Crisis.” Even before the mayor declared […]
Read MoreReal Estate Law Blog Attorney Spotlight: Scott A. Marcus
We’re proud of all our Real Estate practice team members and know that their dedication to quality service is what elevates Becker above the competition. Take a moment to get to know the talent behind your next transaction!
Read MorePanic Is Setting In – The Housing Market Must Be About to Crash
Over the last few days, I have been flooded with articles about one mortgage company after another laying off hundreds, or thousands of employees because over the last several weeks, mortgage originations are down. Similarly, I am seeing articles that title companies who close residential loans, are laying off employees for the same reason. Armageddon […]
Read MoreAssistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Speaks at Becker Legacy Speaker Series
Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, recently welcomed Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke as the keynote speaker of the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series. The educational forum, established in honor of the firm’s founding members (Becker, J.D. ’69, and Poliakoff, […]
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