When Shakespeare coined the phrase “the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune” in Hamlet, he probably wasn’t envisioning that sentiment could apply centuries later to volunteer board members. However, the Bard was opining that bad things can happen to a person, and in the present-day context, if you are serving […]
The 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, announced today, includes eleven attorneys covering four practice areas from the Florida and New Jersey offices of law firm Becker & Poliakoff. Of note, Founding Shareholder Alan S. Becker was recognized in 2018 as a Lawyer of the Year for his […]
“Arbitration Clauses In Construction Contracts: Not A One-Size-Fits-All Solution” – ActionLine
08.06.2017
The common widsom is that arbitration provides a swift, private and cost-effective path to dispute resolution. Mindful of this widely held view, some construction companies have learned the hard way that arbitration does not always deliver the promised benefits. Too often, the arbitration process turns out to be more costly […]
July 26, 2017 Start: 5:30 PM End: 7:30 PM The firm is proud to once again sponsor the Cape Coral City Council’s Candidates’ Hob Nob. Join the candidates for mayor and city council and members of our Government Law & Lobbying group to meet and speak one-on-one with everyone running […]
Becker & Poliakoff is proud to announce that Steven B. Lesser, shareholder and Chair of our Construction Law and Litigation group, has been appointed Chair of the Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee of the national American Bar Association. Mr. Lesser was appointed Chair by Hilarie Bass, President-Elect of the ABA, for […]
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