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“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

Additional Opportunity to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates – Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

09.24.2024
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

Becker Succeeds in Defeating Proposed Upper Captiva Rezoning: Developer Withdraws Application Right Before First Public Hearing

09.16.2024
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

September 16, 2024 – Ft. Myers, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, is pleased to have defeated a proposed rezoning in Upper Captiva from a residential district to Commercial Planned Development to permit a hotel, retail, […]

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

2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 39 Becker Attorneys

08.15.2024
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerEvan B. BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJennifer L. BiletnikoffThomas J. CodeJude C. CooperSteven M. DavisRosa M. de la CamaraKenneth S. DirektorJennifer Bales DrakeRandy R. DowKevin L. EdwardsBernie FriedmanMichael C. GóngoraAllison L. HertzPatrick C. HowellScott KiernanSanjay KurianConrad J. LazoSteven B. LesserAllen M. LevineKevin MarkowSteven H. MezerJ. Kevin MillerDavid M. MiltonDavid G. MullerHoward J. PerlRonald L. PerlJon PolenbergAaron J. PrussJ. David RamseyDavid H. RogelGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafPaul H. ShurJonathan D. SilverLee A. Weintraub

The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, recognizes 39 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Our own Joseph Adams was also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction based on the highest overall peer feedback for his specialty […]

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