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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

Florida-Based Insurance Carrier Deemed Insolvent – What This Means For Your Community Association

04.29.2021
Sanjay Kurian

Florida-based insurance carrier American Capital Assurance Corp. (“AmCap”) entered receivership recently and is in the process of being liquidated after being deemed insolvent by Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation. There are potential issues for the many condominium associations and others that were insured by AmCap or who have claims with […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation

ICYMI: Becker Shareholders Featured @ 2021 Multifamily Forum: West & Central Florida

04.27.2021
Steven B. Lesser

Becker is a longtime supporter of the Multifamily Forum: West & Central Florida, the go-to event featuring insights from leading owners, managers, developers, investors, and others with extensive knowledge in this specific area of housing development. We are always happy to welcome these perspectives to our own conversation regarding legal […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Construction Law & Litigation

“Spotlight: Patrick Howell, 2021 Best Lawyers,” Orlando Magazine

04.19.2021
Patrick C. Howell

Orlando Magazine offers compelling local content and encourages informed decisionmaking. With that goal in mind, the publication regularly highlights local legal counsel who have been ranked in the national Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer review publications in the legal profession. The […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation

Pending Legislation Aims to Relieve Processing Headache During Natural Emergency

03.03.2021
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

New bill would expand list of permits and authorizations qualifying for extension due to a Governor-declared natural emergency. Section 252.363(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that certain permits and authorizations are eligible for an extension once a natural emergency is declared by the Governor for the length of time the declaration is […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Government Law & Lobbying, Construction Law & Litigation