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Community Update – December 2021

12.31.2021
Donna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPEllyn S. 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

Becker’s Construction Practice Named to the 2021 Legal 500

06.18.2021
Martin C. CabalarArnold J. CalabreseRyan F. CarpenterRandy 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 is pleased to announce that its Construction Law & Litigation Practice has once again earned a top spot in the Legal 500-U.S. This national rating system highlights practice groups who provide the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel. The publication lauded Becker’s “notable strength in construction […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation, Construction Defects Litigation