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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

Becker Signs The Diversity in Government Relations Coalition Industry Pledge

07.02.2021
Omar FrancoPerry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPEllyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesBert GómezYolanda Cash JacksonAlfonso LopezMax LosnerNicholas G. MatthewsDavid G. MullerLaToya ShealsMark J. StemplerClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Becker is proud to announce that the firm has signed The Diversity in Government Relations Coalition Industry Pledge. The DGR Coalition aspires to foster and strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion among entities that influence local, state, and federal policy through data collection, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement. This pledge is […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Community Update – May 2021

05.30.2021
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPKenneth S. DirektorMark D. FriedmanElizabeth A. Lanham-PatrieSteven B. LesserHoward J. PerlJay RobertsPaul H. ShurLee A. Weintraub

This month, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of new community association podcast, “Take it to the Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger.” The podcast explores the reality of life in a community association, what’s really involved in serving on its board, and how to maintain the ever-so-delicate balance of being legally compliant […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA