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New States Emerge as Real Estate Hot Spots in 2026 as Americans Seek Affordability

01.09.2026

Rising housing costs continue to influence where Americans choose to live, prompting new states to emerge as real estate hot spots heading into 2026. As buyers and investors prioritize affordability, opportunity, and long-term value, attention is shifting beyond traditional markets. This Becker & Poliakoff study explores the migration patterns, economic […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate

Becker & Poliakoff Earns Coveted National First-Tier Rankings in the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Guide

11.06.2025

We are pleased to announce that Becker & Poliakoff ranked as a national first-tier law firm for our Construction Law, Construction Litigation, and Banking and Finance Litigation practice areas in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” guide. Becker was also nationally ranked in five other practice […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation, Corporate, Financial Services, Florida Legislative Lobbying, Government Law & Lobbying, Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate

Becker Shareholder Jennifer Drake Installed as Chair of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance

10.10.2025
Jennifer Bales Drake

Becker is proud to announce that shareholder Jennifer Drake has been installed as Chair of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. As the region’s primary economic development organization, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance is dedicated to attracting, expanding, and retaining high-wage jobs and capital investment in targeted industries, fostering vibrant communities, […]

Areas of Focus: Public, Private Partnerships (P3), Real Estate

The Daily Business Review: The Post-Retail Future: How South Florida’s Aging Strip Malls Are Being Reimagined

10.02.2025
Jake T. Schulman

South Florida’s aging strip malls are entering a new chapter of reinvention. With traditional retail under pressure from e-commerce and changing consumer behaviors, developers and community leaders are boldly reimagining these once-forgotten corridors into mixed-use, experiential, and community-oriented spaces. In this Daily Business Review article, Becker attorney Jake Schulman explores...

Areas of Focus: Real Estate

Becker’s Kathleen O. Berkey and Jennifer Bales Drake Recognized as Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE – Real Estate / Land Use Attorneys

09.03.2025
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJennifer Bales Drake

Becker is pleased to announce that shareholders Kathleen O. Berkey and Jennifer Bales Drake were recently recognized in the 2025 Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE Real Estate / Land Use Attorneys –special section. This list features 92 attorneys from across Florida who have demonstrated exceptional legal expertise and leadership in […]

Areas of Focus: Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate