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Becker Attorneys in Florida, New York, and New Jersey Recognized as 2022 Super Lawyers

09.30.2022
Joseph E. AdamsEvan B. BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPMartin C. CabalarYasin DaneshfarClaramargaret H. GrooverSanjay KurianSteven B. LesserSteven H. MezerGary C. RosenPaul H. ShurLee A. Weintraub

Becker is thrilled to announce that several attorneys in the firm’s Florida and New Jersey offices have been named as 2022 Super Lawyers, an honor that recognizes the top 5% of the total lawyers in any given state. Additionally, Becker attorneys recognized as Rising Stars represent the top 2.5% of […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Construction Law & Litigation, Business Litigation, Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate Finance

“‘Estoppel’ Fee Explained” – News-Press

09.12.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I recently contacted my condominium association to get an account status for refinancing my mortgage. I was charged $299.00, which seems like a lot. Is this a valid charge? (J.R., via e-mail) A: The Condominium Act, the Cooperative Act, and the Homeowners’ Association Act, all regulate the amount the […]

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

“Neighbor Complaint Letters Not Confidential” – News-Press

09.06.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Our association has a requirement that no cars be parked in the street. I keep receiving letters from the manager saying that keeping a car parked in front of my house is a violation and that the letters are because of complaints from my neighbors. Am I allowed to […]

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

“State Publishes Mandatory Condo Form” – News-Press

08.22.2022
Joseph E. Adams

As previously discussed in this column, the Legislature adopted SB4-D effective May 26, 2022. In addition to imposing new requirements for structural inspections for buildings of 3 stories or more in height, and significantly changing the reserve laws, the new law also creates new reporting requirements for condominium and cooperative […]

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

2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 33 Becker Attorneys

08.19.2022
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerEvan B. BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPJennifer L. BiletnikoffJames Robert Caves, IIIThomas J. CodeJude C. CooperKenneth S. DirektorJennifer Bales DrakeBernie FriedmanPatrick C. HowellScott KiernanSanjay KurianConrad J. LazoSteven B. LesserAllen M. LevineKevin MarkowSteven H. MezerJ. Kevin MillerHoward J. PerlJon PolenbergAaron J. PrussJ. David RamseyGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafPaul H. ShurLee A. Weintraub

The 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, honors 33 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Two Becker attorneys, Joseph Adams and Sanjay Kurian, were also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction that comes with the highest […]

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