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Becker Succeeds in Defeating Proposed Upper Captiva Rezoning: Developer Withdraws Application Right Before First Public Hearing

09.16.2024
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

September 16, 2024 – Ft. Myers, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, is pleased to have defeated a proposed rezoning in Upper Captiva from a residential district to Commercial Planned Development to permit a hotel, retail, […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 39 Becker Attorneys

08.15.2024
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 DrakeRandy R. DowKevin L. EdwardsBernie FriedmanMichael C. GóngoraAllison L. HertzPatrick C. HowellScott KiernanSanjay KurianConrad J. LazoSteven B. LesserAllen M. LevineKevin MarkowSteven H. MezerJ. Kevin MillerDavid M. MiltonDavid G. MullerHoward J. PerlRonald L. PerlJon PolenbergAaron J. PrussJ. David RamseyDavid H. RogelGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafPaul H. ShurJonathan D. SilverLee A. Weintraub

The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, recognizes 39 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Our own Joseph Adams was also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction based on the highest overall peer feedback for his specialty […]

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

Additional Opportunity to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates: Hurricane Debby

08.02.2024
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues a state of emergency […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Florida Community Association, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Government Law & Lobbying

Community Update – June 2024

06.30.2024
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJennifer L. BiletnikoffMark D. FriedmanMary R. HawkAllison L. HertzJay RobertsKaryan San Martano

June means the start of Hurricane season in Florida and while we always hope for a quiet year, it’s important that your community is prepared. Check out Becker’s Hurricane Guide for helpful tips before, during, and after the storm. This issue of CUP also features common questions on violation notices, […]

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

Community Update – December 2023

12.31.2023
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPMark D. FriedmanElizabeth A. Lanham-PatrieSteven H. MezerHoward J. PerlJay RobertsKaryan San Martano

A new year means new goals! As we turn the corner into 2024, this issue of CUP spotlights helpful tips so your community association can start the year off right. This includes adoption of the annual budget, a review of new legislation, and the responsibilities of residents in communal situations. […]

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