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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

Becker Attorneys in Florida, New Jersey, and New York Recognized as 2022-2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

06.26.2023
Joseph E. AdamsEvan B. BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPMartin C. CabalarThomas J. CodeYasin 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, New Jersey, and New York offices have been named as 2022-2023 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 […]

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

Community Update – May 2023

05.31.2023
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPDavid L. DockeryJamie B. DokovnaMark D. FriedmanNicolas M. JimenezJay RobertsKaryan San MartanoRobyn M. Severs

This edition of Becker’s Community Update highlights remote voting, managing your personnel, and constitutional rights. Don’t miss the 50th anniversary video that showcases Becker’s rich history and culture. Also featured this month is our Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Guide. While we hope to be spared from the worst, it’s crucial […]

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

Getting “Flag Ready” for the Fourth of July

05.30.2023
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Flags serve as a powerful symbol of a nation, its ideals, and its people, and their display in community associations is addressed under State law. The Florida Condominium Act permits a unit owner to display, in a respectful manner, one portable, removable United States flag and portable, removable official flags, […]

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