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“Becker Uncovers Collusion Between Florida OIR & Citizens Insurance” – FLCAJ Magazine

06.01.2021
Gary C. RosenAllen M. Levine

Written By Steve Hallo Citizens Property Insurance allegedly overcharged Florida condominium association policyholders for years, according to the Fort Lauderdale, FL., law firm Becker. The firm also accuses the Florida Office of Insurance Regulations (OIR) of partaking in secret communications with the insurer, which resulted in a consent order being […]

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

Chambers USA Recognizes Becker’s Construction Practice & Six Attorneys in 2021 Edition

05.21.2021
Steven B. LesserSanjay KurianLee A. WeintraubJon PolenbergPaul H. Shur

Becker is thrilled to announce that the firm and its attorneys have been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA, a prestigious annual guide of leading law firms and attorneys. Becker once again received top recognition in Band 1 of the Florida Construction category, with sources describing the firm […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation, Public, Private Partnerships (P3), Real Estate Finance, Business Litigation, Corporate, Real Estate

“Not Every Communication With Your Attorney Is Privileged” – Daily Business Review

05.19.2021
Allen M. Levine

The attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest privileges in the law. The privilege started out as a common law right but has since been codified in the Florida Evidence Code. As a general matter, the privilege protects private conversations between attorneys and their clients. But just because a conversation […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation

“Common Interest Is Broader Than You May Think” – Daily Business Review

05.17.2021
Allen M. Levine

Generally speaking, private conversations between an attorney and client are privileged and their contents cannot be discovered. The same is true with respect to an attorney’s work product and his mental thoughts and impressions. These privileges are so engrained in the law that Florida has codified them at Florida Statute […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation