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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 – April 2023

04.30.2023
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJennifer L. BiletnikoffAaron K. CrewsMark D. FriedmanK. Joy MattinglyJay Roberts

The 2023 Legislative Session has brought significant changes to Community Associations. In this Community Update, we address new restrictions on design and construction defect claims as well as recent amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Don’t miss the latest podcast featuring Dr. Esber Andiroglu, Professor Harold R. Wanless, and […]

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

Community Update – March 2023

04.03.2023
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerJennifer L. BiletnikoffMark D. FriedmanKaylin MartinelliHoward J. PerlMarty PlattsJay Roberts

This month, we shine a spotlight on potential issues for community associations. From developer turnover to litigation to new laws regarding emotional support animals, we provide practical guidance to help steer you and your community in the right direction. Holding political events are afforded a limited degree of protection under […]

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

Community Update – February 2023

02.28.2023
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerJennifer L. BiletnikoffMark D. FriedmanJay RobertsHoward J. Perl

Spring is the season of new beginnings and a reminder of how nice change can be. This month, we spotlight timely issues and provide guidance for you and your community to move forward. Our featured articles explore various topics from condo safety regulations and hurricane repairs to combatting growing hate crimes inside community associations. Also […]

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

Director Elections in HOAs (i.e. Welcome to the Wild, Wild West)

02.27.2023
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

An increasing number of homeowners’ associations are adopting a two-notice, advance-nomination process for electing directors, similar to the election procedures statutorily dictated for condominium associations. Yet with many HOAs still operating with governing documents drafted by the developer, it is not uncommon to hear about situations where an association is […]

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