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Women’s History Month–Meet the Women of Becker: Jennifer Karnes

03.20.2026
Jennifer Karnes

In honor of Women’s History Month, Becker is celebrating the incredible women whose expertise, leadership, and dedication elevate both our firm and the clients we serve. This year, we’re proud to highlight the achievements of longstanding women team members across various departments, recognizing their impact and contributions over the years. […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

When Neighbor Disputes Turn Physical: Becker’s Jennifer Karnes Weighs In on Co-Op Board Duties and Lease Termination Risks in The New York Times

02.19.2026
Jennifer Karnes

Becker Shareholder Jennifer Karnes provided insight in the Real Estate section of The New York Times on how cooperative boards should respond when conflicts between residents escalate into alleged assaults. The article explains the legal standards governing “objectionable conduct,” the importance of evidence before taking disciplinary action, and the potential […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium

Know Your Rights: Becker’s Jennifer Karnes Weighs In on Condo Transparency in The New York Times

12.02.2025
Jennifer Karnes

Becker Shareholder Jennifer Karnes was recently featured in the Real Estate section of The New York Times, where she addressed the rights of condominium owners navigating a lack of transparency from boards and management. Citing New York’s condominium law, Karnes explained that owners are generally entitled to review critical financial […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium

Becker New York & New Jersey Community Update for November 2025

11.12.2025
Steven S. AndersonDonna DiMaggio BergerTana BuccaBrittany N. HulbertJennifer KarnesJonathan H. KatzMitchel H. OchsJohn S. PriscoJ. David Ramsey

  Welcome to the November edition of Becker’s Community Association newsletter. Our Community Association Practice Group is dedicated to keeping boards, managers, and homeowners informed on the legal and practical issues impacting communities across New Jersey. In this issue, we highlight a key legislative update to the Structural Integrity and […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Becker Secures Landmark Win in First-of-Its-Kind Case Against National Bank

09.17.2025
Jennifer KarnesMitchel H. Ochs

In a case of first impression, Becker New York, PC recently obtained a summary judgment on behalf of its client—the owner, and commercial landlord, of two landmarked buildings in downtown Manhattan—against a large national bank who, it was determined, violated post-judgment restraining notices served on the Bank to secure payment […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New York Cooperative and Condominium