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“Raffles and Games of Chance: A Gamble for Community Associations,” FLCAJ

03.21.2019
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Historically, gambling was only illegal when it became a public nuisance. See Lee v. City of Miami, 121 Fla. 93, 163 So. 486 (1935). Today, although gambling is not generally prohibited, almost all forms of gambling are either prohibited by Florida law or heavily restricted. Given the potential for condominiums, […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Becker Expands Florida Land Use Practice

10.18.2018
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

We now have a West Coast compliment to Jeremy Shir’s established East Coast planning, zoning and entitlements practice. Kathleen O. Berkey has recently joined our Community Association and Land Use and Zoning practices as a shareholder attorney and certified land planner (AICP) in Fort Myers. Kathleen joined us on September […]

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

Law360 Highlights New Partner Trio in Florida Offices

10.05.2018
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPCarolyn C. Meadows

            In an October 4th article titled “Becker & Poliakoff Lands Partner Trio In Fla. Offices,” Law360 took note of Becker’s  continued, fast-paced growth in key practice areas including  real estate, community associations, development, zoning and land use, as well as business litigation. The story […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Local Government, Business Litigation, Appellate