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

Perry M. Adair, Filiz Akkaya, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, Thomas J. Code, Aaron K. Crews, Randy R. Dow, Brett Gold, Howard E. Googe, Claramargaret H. Groover, Jake Herrel, Patrick C. Howell, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Kaylin Martinelli, Brandon R. McDowell, James McLaughlin, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.01.2023
Accolades | 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: 2022 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; the percentage of firm’s total […]

EV Chargers Are Coming to Your Community – Are you Ready? With Becker and Morris Engineering

Arnold J. Calabrese | 10.27.2022
Video Webinar

**PLEASE NOTE: This program is not eligible for CEU credit or certificate of completion.** An individual owner files an application to the association for an EV Charger in a designated parking space. Did you know by law, that if the Board does not respond in 60 days the application is deemed approved and owner […]

Arnold Calabrese Awarded Equal Justice Award Medal for Exceptional Pro Bono Service

Arnold J. Calabrese | 06.16.2022
Becker Gives Back Press Release

Becker is thrilled to announce New Jersey Office Managing Shareholder Arnold Calabrese is a recipient of the Legal Services of New Jersey Equal Justice Award Medal. Arnold was celebrated for his extraordinary pro bono contributions along with other recipients at the 2022 Equal Justice Awards Reception, which took place on June 7th. Specifically, Arnold is recognized […]

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

Perry M. Adair, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, William J. Cea, Thomas J. Code, Randy R. Dow, Howard E. Googe, Nicole Grassi, Claramargaret H. Groover, Patrick C. Howell, Benjamin T. Johnson, Scott Kiernan, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Brandon R. McDowell, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.06.2022
Accolades | 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 […]

Client Alert: Special Civil Part Jurisdictional Limit Increased to $20K Effective July 1

Tana Bucca, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Michael A. Calabrese, David L. Dockery, Ellen M. Goodman, Karl T. Meth, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, J. David Ramsey | 05.25.2022
Client Advisory

Board Members and managers should be pleased to know that the New Jersey Court Rules have been updated which will make litigation against delinquent owners easier and less expensive. On May 11, 2022, the New Jersey Supreme Court approved an increase in the jurisdictional limit for the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Special […]

Becker’s Construction Practice Named to the 2021 Legal 500

Perry M. Adair, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, William J. Cea, Randy R. Dow, Howard E. Googe, Nicole Grassi, Claramargaret H. Groover, Patrick C. Howell, Benjamin T. Johnson, Scott Kiernan, Dana B. Kuczynski, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Brandon R. McDowell, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Evan D. Rosenberg, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.18.2021
Press Release

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 […]

Becker Named a Top 25 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine

Perry M. Adair, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Ryan F. Carpenter, William J. Cea, Thomas J. Code, Randy R. Dow, Howard E. Googe, Nicole Grassi, Claramargaret H. Groover, Patrick C. Howell, Benjamin T. Johnson, Scott Kiernan, Dana B. Kuczynski, Sanjay Kurian, Conrad J. Lazo, Steven B. Lesser, Edward C. Lohrer, James J. Mahon, Robert J. Manne, Brandon R. McDowell, Karl T. Meth, David M. Milton, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, Aaron J. Pruss, Evan D. Rosenberg, Jonathan D. Silver, Glenn H. Spiegel, Mark J. Stempler, William H. Strop, Sean P. Sullivan, Lee A. Weintraub | 06.09.2021
Accolades | 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 […]

New Jersey Legislative Leaders Seek Immunity for Community Associations

Tana Bucca, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Michael A. Calabrese, David L. Dockery, Ellen M. Goodman, Karl T. Meth, J. David Ramsey, Glenn H. Spiegel | 04.07.2021
Client Advisory

The aggressive nature of COVID-19 required extraordinary measures by governing bodies – both at the national level and in every community across America – to slow and/or stop its spread. One of the more controversial actions was dictating the close of community amenities, e.g. the pool, gym, clubhouse, etc., despite the resistance of residents. Many […]

Webinar: 2020 Elections and Display of Signs in Community Associations

Tana Bucca, Arnold J. Calabrese, David L. Dockery, Ellen M. Goodman | 10.23.2020
Video Webinar

Watch the replay of this timely webinar that answered frequently asked questions that are front and center during this hotly contested campaign season. It’s easy to misstep if you don’t know New Jersey law. Topics Covered: Can owners in condos and individual homes display political signs? If so, where can those signs be displayed? Are […]

Webinar: DCA’s New Regulations – How Do We Cope?

Arnold J. Calabrese, J. David Ramsey | 09.23.2020
Video Webinar

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs published new regulations in May of this year that are causing much anxiety and raising many questions. During this webinar, participants will learn about the new election and voting procedures required, as well as how electronic voting is one way to reduce the paperwork and stress. Further, the […]

Exercising with Caution | Requirements for Gym Openings in New Jersey

Tana Bucca, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Michael A. Calabrese, David L. Dockery, Ellen M. Goodman, Karl T. Meth, J. David Ramsey, Glenn H. Spiegel | 09.01.2020
Blog Client Advisory Publication | NJ Condo Law Blog

On August 27, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 181 (2020) (the “Order”), setting forth requirements for opening health clubs, as defined by N.J.S.A. 56:8-39, which includes gyms and fitness centers.

Opening the Flood Gates

Tana Bucca, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Michael A. Calabrese, David L. Dockery, Ellen M. Goodman, Karl T. Meth, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, J. David Ramsey, Robert I. Rabinowitz | 06.19.2020
Blog Publication

REQUIREMENTS FOR SWIMMING POOL OPENINGS IN NEW JERSEY EXECUTIVE ORDER 153 and DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STANDARDS On June 9, Governor Murphy announced that public swimming pools, including community association pools, may open on June 22, 2020, provided compliance with all requirements to be set forth by the standards of the New Jersey Department of Health […]

New Regulations for Common Interest Communities Concerning Elections and Board Meetings

Tana Bucca, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Michael A. Calabrese, David L. Dockery, Ellen M. Goodman, Karl T. Meth, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, J. David Ramsey | 06.03.2020
Blog Publication

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards (DCA) published new regulations under the Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act (PREDFDA) on May 18, 2020. These new regulations are intended to serve as an update to the Radburn Election Law (P.L. 2017, Ch. 106) and will have a significant effect […]

Tennis Courts – Executive Order 147

Tana Bucca, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Michael A. Calabrese, David L. Dockery, Ellen M. Goodman, Karl T. Meth, Vincenzo M. Mogavero, J. David Ramsey | 05.21.2020
Blog Publication

On May 18 Governor Murphy’s Executive Order #147 (“EO”) was published. The order, among other matters, permits the opening of private “tennis clubs” subject to compliance with various regulations. Our Community Association Practice Group has reviewed these regulations and it is our opinion that association boards need to take the following into consideration before opening […]

What Impact Will the Coronavirus Have on Your Community Association’s Ability to Collect Maintenance Fees?

Tana Bucca, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, Michael A. Calabrese, David L. Dockery, Ellen M. Goodman, Karl T. Meth, J. David Ramsey | 03.23.2020
Blog Client Advisory Publication

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) hits home, the uncertainty of its far-reaching economic ramifications has left community associations wondering if this crisis will impact their ability to collect monthly maintenance fees. This is a major concern since the collection of maintenance fees is the very lifeblood of a community association. Without an income stream, essential services […]

COVID-19: What Should Community Associations Do

Tana Bucca, Martin C. Cabalar, Arnold J. Calabrese, David L. Dockery, Ellen M. Goodman, J. David Ramsey | 03.17.2020
Client Advisory

We are in a challenging time. In just a few weeks, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has upended life as we knew it. As a result, all of our communities are wondering what measures they should take to prevent the spread and keep their residents as safe as possible. With confirmed cases growing throughout the country with […]

5 feet or 10 feet, Which Is It? The Confusion Within the New Jersey Fire Code Regarding Portable Propane BBQ Grills

Arnold J. Calabrese | 11.11.2019
Blog Publication | The New Jersey Condo Blog

Everyone enjoys a good BBQ, and making sure they are safe should be a priority for any board in a community association. In the mid 2000’s, community associations throughout New Jersey saw a flurry of rule adoptions to comply with the New Jersey Fire Code at the time, which generally prohibited portable propane BBQ grills […]

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