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You May Be Able to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates Due to Hurricane Idalia – Here’s How

08.30.2023
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Due to Hurricane Idalia, some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Florida Community Association, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Government Law & Lobbying

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

New Florida Law Restricting Certain Foreign Ownership of Real Property

07.03.2023

On May 8, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 264, creating Part III of Chapter 692 (692.201-692.205) of the Florida Statutes “Conveyances to Foreign Entities”. This new law goes into effect on July 1, 2023 and places substantial prohibitions on foreign citizens and entities from certain foreign […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales

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