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Becker is proud to announce that Jennifer Bales Drake, Chair of Becker’s Real Estate Practice and Vice Chair of the firm’s Public, Private Partnerships (P3) practice group, has been recognized on the South Florida Business Journal’s 2026 Power Leaders 250 list—an annual compilation honoring South Florida’s most influential and impactful […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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...