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Building Basics with Construction Counsel Patrick Howell

02.23.2022
Donna DiMaggio BergerPatrick C. Howell

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Shoddy workmanship, whether in a new build or a retrofit, is the bane of any shared ownership community. And trying to avoid or recover from a bad construction job is one of the most important responsibilities a community association […]

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

Community Update – December 2021

12.31.2021
Donna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPEllyn Setnor BogdanoffJoAnn Nesta BurnettJamie B. DokovnaYeline GoinPatrick C. HowellElizabeth A. Lanham-PatrieK. Joy MattinglyDavid G. MullerHoward J. PerlJay RobertsKaryan San MartanoMark D. Friedman

Before heading into the New Year, we look back at the year’s most popular reads. This month’s featured articles highlight the topics you found most interesting in 2021 – from fining committees to questions about remote meetings. From all of us at Becker, we wish you a happy holiday and […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Fla. Construction Defect Bill Would Hurt Consumer Interests” – Law360

12.23.2021
Patrick C. Howell

Last year, Florida politicians attempted to weaponize Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes and eviscerate the cause of action for violations of the Florida Building Code. Thankfully, that legislation died in committee and never saw the light of day. Unfortunately, through H.B. 583 filed by Rep. Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville, and […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation, Chapter 558 Specialized Claims Team, Condo, Co-Op & HOA

Becker Wins Construction Defects Matter on Appeal for Spring Isle Community Association

10.27.2021
Patrick C. HowellRobyn M. SeversScott Kiernan

Fifth District Issues Critical Ruling on Statute of Repose Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, announced that it defeated a summary judgment ruling on a construction defects lawsuit on appeal before the Florida District Court of Appeal’s Fifth […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation

2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 25 Becker Attorneys

08.19.2021
Joseph E. AdamsThomas J. CodeJude C. CooperBernie FriedmanPatrick C. HowellScott KiernanSanjay KurianConrad J. LazoSteven B. LesserAllen M. LevineSteven H. MezerJon PolenbergHoward J. PerlAaron J. PrussJ. David RamseyGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafPaul H. ShurLee A. Weintraub

The 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® honors 25 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer review publications in the legal profession. Becker congratulates its attorneys on their recognition as among the best and brightest lawyers in the […]

Areas of Focus: Financial Services, Debt & Equity Capital Markets, Construction Law & Litigation, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association, Business Litigation, Government Law & Lobbying, Real Estate, Corporate