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2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 34 Becker Attorneys

08.17.2023
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 DrakeBernie FriedmanMichael C. GóngoraPatrick C. HowellScott KiernanSanjay KurianConrad J. LazoSteven B. LesserAllen M. LevineKevin MarkowSteven H. MezerJ. Kevin MillerDavid G. MullerHoward J. PerlJon PolenbergAaron J. PrussJ. David RamseyDavid H. RogelGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafPaul H. ShurLee A. Weintraub

The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, recognizes 34 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Our own Steven B. Lesser, was also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction based on the highest overall peer feedback for […]

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

Community Update – July 2023

07.31.2023
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJames Robert Caves, IIILilliana M. Farinas-SabogalMark D. FriedmanElizabeth A. Lanham-PatrieJay Roberts

The 2023 Legislative Session brought significant changes for community associations in Florida. In this issue, we aim to provide you with a thorough review and understanding of these new laws. From multifamily property safety to the preparation and response of natural disasters, we provide practical tips to help you understand these new changes. Don’t […]

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

Florida Governor Signs SB 250 into Law

07.12.2023
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

On June 28, 2023, the Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 250 (see Chapter 2023-304, Laws of Florida), which makes various amendments throughout the Florida Statutes regarding the preparation and response activities of state and local governments when natural emergencies impact the state. Supporters of Senate Bill 250 […]

Areas of Focus: Land Use & Zoning, Government Law & Lobbying

Florida’s “Live Local Act” Takes Effect

07.10.2023
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

On March 29, 2023, the Governor signed the “Live Local Act” (SB 102) into law. The Act is designed to increase the availability of affordable housing opportunities for Florida’s workforce, and includes funding appropriated for affordable and workforce housing initiatives, downpayment assistance, and tax credit programs. Local jurisdictions are also […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Land Use & Zoning

The Becker Insider | June 2023

06.28.2023
Anthony BedellKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPEllyn Setnor BogdanoffOmar FrancoBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerNicholas G. MatthewsLisa A. RevesCody RogersLaToya Sheals

The Becker Insider provides recent news and unique perspectives into the Florida policy issues that matter most to you. At Becker, we believe that our strengths truly lie in our differences. Our local, state, and federal lobbying teams have deep and longstanding relationships across the political spectrum, allowing us to […]

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