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Becker & Poliakoff Ranked Among Top 50 Corporate Philanthropists in South Florida by South Florida Business Journal

11.17.2025
Donna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJennifer Bales DrakeBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonSteven B. LesserRobert J. ManneJon PolenbergGary C. RosenLee A. Weintraub

Delivering exceptional service to our clients and giving back to our community are core to who we are at Becker. We’re proud to share that the South Florida Business Journal has recognized Becker among the Top 50 Corporate Philanthropists in South Florida. Becker attorneys and professionals are heavily involved in […]

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

43 Becker Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America®, Including Four Named “Lawyer of the Year”

08.21.2025
Perry M. AdairJoseph E. AdamsValeria AngelucciDonna DiMaggio BergerSean P. BevilKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJennifer L. BiletnikoffThomas J. CodeJude C. CooperAaron K. CrewsSteven M. DavisKenneth S. DirektorJennifer Bales DrakeKevin L. EdwardsLilliana M. Farinas-SabogalBernie FriedmanMichael C. GóngoraAllison L. HertzPatrick C. HowellScott KiernanSanjay KurianConrad J. LazoSteven B. LesserAllen M. LevineKevin MarkowKaylin MartinelliSteven H. MezerJ. Kevin MillerDavid M. MiltonDavid G. MullerHoward J. PerlJon PolenbergAaron J. PrussJ. David RamseyLisa A. RevesDavid H. RogelGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafPaul H. ShurJonathan D. SilverCatelyn StarkLee A. WeintraubAlyssa Weiss

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal field, has honored 43 Becker attorneys across a wide range of practice areas. We are especially proud to celebrate four shareholders—Donna DiMaggio Berger, Bernard Friedman, Sanjay Kurian, and Lee Weintraub—who were […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation, Real Estate, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association, Land Use & Zoning, Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying, Financial Services, Corporate, Business Litigation

“Called to a Deposition or Court? Here Are a Few Tips” – Florida Planning Magazine

11.15.2024
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

When a planner is called to serve as a witness, it is natural to be anxious. However, keeping in mind these tips and best practices will help you be better prepared and best convey evidence and testimony. Always keep orderly files. Do not wait to be called to a deposition […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Additional Opportunity to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates: Hurricane Milton

10.07.2024
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues a state of emergency […]

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