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“Associations May Now Have Broader Standing to Pursue Construction Defects Claims” – CAI Central Florida Times

04.06.2023
David M. Milton

When your community needs to pursue a claim for construction defects, your community must have a stake in the outcome of the litigation – known as standing – to pursue that claim. Because both Section 718.111 and 720.303 empower an association to pursue claims for matters of common interest, an […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation

“Water Will Come: Get Your Ducks in A Row” – FCAP Managers Report

02.24.2023
David M. Milton

Florida has a well-deserved reputation for many things: world-class theme parks, stunning beaches, and, to the delight of outsiders everywhere, the exploits of the infamous “Florida Man.” We also accept, as an inescapable consequence of living in our state, that we must deal with hurricanes, tropical storms, and regularly scheduled […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation

Becker Named a Top 50 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine

06.06.2022
Perry M. AdairMartin C. CabalarArnold J. CalabreseRyan F. CarpenterThomas J. CodeRandy R. DowHoward E. GoogeClaramargaret H. GrooverPatrick C. HowellScott KiernanSanjay KurianConrad J. LazoSteven B. LesserEdward C. LohrerJames J. MahonRobert J. ManneBrandon R. McDowellKarl T. MethDavid M. MiltonVincenzo M. MogaveroAaron J. PrussJonathan D. SilverGlenn H. SpiegelMark J. StemplerWilliam H. StropSean P. SullivanLee A. Weintraub

Becker’s Construction Law & Litigation practice once again pushed the firm to the upper ranks of Construction Executive Magazine’s annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms. This national rating system measures and weighs the following: 2021 revenues from the firm’s construction practice; the number of attorneys in the firm’s construction practice; […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation

Community Update – March 2022

03.31.2022
Joseph ArenaDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPYeline GoinScott KiernanDavid M. MiltonJay Roberts

Florida’s 60-day legislative session recently concluded without passing any major community association legislation. Find out what happened in this month’s “Did You Know” feature, and for a deeper dive on the topic, tune in to the most recent episode of Becker podcast, “Take it to the Board with Donna DiMaggio […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Top Five Tips When Negotiating a Construction Contract

03.30.2022
Scott KiernanDavid M. Milton

Often even a small proposal for repair work can cause thousands of dollars in unanticipated costs later, which likely could have been avoided by association counsel.  A few changes and/or a short addendum to a contract can be surprisingly affordable and possibly the best fiduciary decision a board can make […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Construction Law & Litigation, Design & Construction Contracts