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2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 34 Becker Attorneys

08.17.2023
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 DrakeBernie FriedmanMichael C. GóngoraPatrick C. HowellScott KiernanSanjay KurianConrad J. LazoSteven B. LesserAllen M. LevineKevin MarkowSteven H. MezerJ. Kevin MillerDavid G. MullerHoward J. PerlJon PolenbergAaron J. PrussJ. David RamseyDavid H. RogelGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafPaul H. ShurLee A. Weintraub

The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, recognizes 34 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Our own Steven B. Lesser, was also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction based on the highest overall peer feedback for […]

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

Florida Governor Signs SB 250 into Law

07.12.2023
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

On June 28, 2023, the Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 250 (see Chapter 2023-304, Laws of Florida), which makes various amendments throughout the Florida Statutes regarding the preparation and response activities of state and local governments when natural emergencies impact the state. Supporters of Senate Bill 250 […]

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

Florida’s “Live Local Act” Takes Effect

07.10.2023
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

On March 29, 2023, the Governor signed the “Live Local Act” (SB 102) into law. The Act is designed to increase the availability of affordable housing opportunities for Florida’s workforce, and includes funding appropriated for affordable and workforce housing initiatives, downpayment assistance, and tax credit programs. Local jurisdictions are also […]

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

Becker Attorneys in Florida, New Jersey, and New York Recognized as 2022-2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

06.26.2023
Joseph E. AdamsEvan B. BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPMartin C. CabalarThomas J. CodeYasin DaneshfarClaramargaret H. GrooverSanjay KurianSteven B. LesserSteven H. MezerGary C. RosenPaul H. ShurLee A. Weintraub

Becker is thrilled to announce that several attorneys in the firm’s Florida, New Jersey, and New York offices have been named as 2022-2023 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 […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Construction Law & Litigation, Business Litigation, Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate Finance

“Called To A Deposition or Court? Here Are A Few Tips” – Florida Planning

02.23.2023
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Community Association attorney, Katie Berkey, AICP, co-authored the article, “Called To A Deposition or Court? Here Are A Few Tips” in the Winter 2023 Florida Planning newsletter. Katie shares informative tips if you are ever called to serve as a witness. The article states that it is natural to be […]

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