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Becker Attorneys in Florida Recognized in 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

06.26.2026
Joseph E. AdamsValeria AngelucciSean P. BevilMartin C. CabalarThomas J. CodeJonathan J. EllisRayaan A. HossainSanjay KurianSteven B. LesserKaylin MartinelliSteven H. MezerClinton S. MorrellJon PolenbergGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafJessica S. SheikhetPaul H. ShurAlyssa WeissJonathan R. Zim

June 26, 2026 – FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.– Becker is pleased to announce that 18 of the firm’s attorneys in Florida have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 editions of Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Rising Stars. The annual Super Lawyers lists recognize outstanding lawyers who have attained a high […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation, Financial Services, Real Estate, Securities & Corporate Finance

Hurricane Season Is Here. What Steps Should Your Board Take Before a Storm Arrives?

06.25.2026
Donna DiMaggio Berger

For Florida community associations, hurricane preparedness is not optional; instead, it is an essential part of fulfilling the board’s fiduciary responsibilities. The most effective storm response begins long before a hurricane watch or warning is issued. Boards that take proactive steps now will be in a far better position to […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Storm Preparation and Planning for Electric Vehicles” – FLCAJ

06.25.2026
Joseph Markovich

As hurricane season approaches, electric vehicles (“EVs”) present unique safety considerations when high winds, flooding, and power outages are expected. These concerns become especially important in communities where vehicles are parked in enclosed garages or shared structures. Issues such as whether an EV should remain plugged in inside a garage […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“The New Condo Meeting Playbook: Running Legally Compliant Video Conference Meetings in 2026” – FCAP Managers Report

06.25.2026
Nataly Gutierrez Vazquez

During COVID, many condominium associations started using video conference meetings as a daily routine. What began as a temporary fix soon proved to be a useful tool. Video meetings help boost participation, make it easier for seasonal residents to join, let traveling board members stay involved, and keep owners with […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

Kathleen O. Berkey Appointed as Management Committee Chair of ULI Southwest Florida

06.24.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

June 24, 2026 – Ft. Myers, FL – Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is pleased to announce that shareholder Kathleen O. Berkey has been appointed to Chair of the Southwest Florida’s Urban Land Institute’s (ULI SWFL) District Council, effective July 1, 2026. Katie will serve […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Land Use & Zoning