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Community Update – September 2021

09.30.2021
Joseph ArenaDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPLilliana M. Farinas-SabogalMark D. FriedmanJay RobertsKaryan San Martano

It may not quite feel like it yet in Florida, but Fall is officially here. This of course means busy season has arrived for many associations as residents head south for the winter months. Check out this month’s issue for several informative articles to help set your board up for […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Hurricane Window Protection Policies & Local Regulations” – CAI Community Voice

09.21.2021
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

In the wake of Tropical Storm/Category 1 Hurricane Elsa, and with September being National Preparedness Month, hurricane preparations are top of mind for many owners and associations, as are considerations for how long hurricane shutters, plywood, or other protective window coverings should remain in place following an active threat of […]

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

Becker Attorneys in Florida, New Jersey, and New York Recognized by 2021 Super Lawyers

08.30.2021
Joseph E. AdamsEvan B. BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPMartin C. CabalarClaramargaret H. GrooverSanjay KurianCarolyn C. MeadowsSteven H. MezerGary C. RosenPaul H. ShurLee A. Weintraub

Becker is thrilled to announce that several attorneys in the firm’s Florida and New Jersey offices have been named as 2021 Super Lawyers, an honor that recognizes the top 5% of the total lawyers in any given state. Additionally, Becker attorneys recognized as Rising Stars represent the top 2.5% of […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation, Public, Private Partnerships (P3), Land Use & Zoning, Financial Services

Becker Shareholder & Certified Planner Katie Berkey Appointed to Florida Bar’s Board Certification Committee

08.06.2021
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

The Florida Bar recently appointed Katie Berkey, a shareholder and certified Professional Planner with Becker & Poliakoff, to serve on the City, County & Local Government Certification Committee. Katie, who is Florida Bar Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law, will serve a 3-year term that began on […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Land Use & Zoning

Governor Ends COVID-19 State of Emergency – Opportunity to Extend Certain Permits Remains

07.16.2021
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Florida Governor DeSantis recently allowed Executive Order No. 20-52, which originally declared a State of Emergency for the entire State on March 9, 2020 in response to confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida, to expire after eight (8) extensions¹. Section 252.363(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that certain qualifying permits and authorizations are […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Real Estate, Construction Law & Litigation