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“You could unknowingly be engaging in the unlicensed practice of law” – Tampa Bay Business Journal

05.06.2019
Gary M. Schaaf

While real estate professionals and property managers are among those who most often ask me for advice as to what might constitute the unlicensed practice of law, a recent Florida Supreme Court decision shows that “UPL” can occur in many different contexts, and that all commercial service providers need to […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation

Gary Schaaf on Labor Shortages and Construction Contract Needs

10.30.2018
Gary M. Schaaf

If you’re a fan of real estate development, now is a great time to be living, working and playing in Tampa. Between the skyline-altering Water Street Tampa project, and two other multi-billion dollar projects underway at Tampa International Airport and Port Tampa Bay, construction cranes dominate the city’s horizon. But, […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation

Congratulations to Steven B. Lesser and All of Becker’s Best Lawyers in America® 2019

08.15.2018
Steven B. LesserAlan Becker (1946-2020)Bernie FriedmanConrad J. LazoSteven H. MezerJ. David RamseyGary C. RosenGary M. SchaafLee A. Weintraub

TWELVE BECKER ATTORNEYS NAMED THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® 2019 Steven B. Lesser Further Recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Construction Litigation The 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, announced today, includes twelve Becker attorneys covering four practice areas. Special congratulations to Steven B. Lesser, Chair of […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Construction Law & Litigation, Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Eleven Becker & Poliakoff Attorneys Listed In The Best Lawyers In America® 2018

08.15.2017
Alan Becker (1946-2020)Bernie FriedmanSteven B. LesserGary C. RosenLee A. WeintraubConrad J. LazoSteven H. MezerGary M. SchaafJ. David Ramsey

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 […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Construction Law & Litigation, Real Estate