Practices
Credentials
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- University of Miami School of Law, J.D.
- University of Miami, B.A.
- Northwestern University
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- Florida
Education
Bar Admissions
Testimonials
“I just wanted to say thank you for allowing me to attend your webinar. I am always so appreciative and impressed by the knowledgeable, professional and informative production of your webinar’s. Your moderator skills are extraordinary. I have lived in condominiums and served on Boards for the past 25 years and have always depended upon Becker to be a gracious and dependable resource. I know I don’t pay your bills but I give you accolades wherever I go and with whomever I talk. Hopefully some business comes your way. Your services are so appreciated by all of us who volunteer our time to make our individual condominiums the best possible homes for our residents.” – DeVon Hardy
“Thank you, I really appreciate your help and that you always respond so quickly. It makes me feel as though Edgewater is as important to you, as it is to all of us.” – Rosemarie Heath, Edgewater
“Thank you so much for looking out for me and the Association. I know how busy you are. Your guidance, oversight, and timely response shows to me how committed you are to being a true professional. You are the type of person that is becoming hard to find in this world. My sincere appreciation.” – Steve Ginn, Treasurer, 33 Intracoastal CA
“Thank you, Donna! You have been such a great help and this tedious project has been much easier with your guidance. We received the votes we needed to proceed with the project so it should now be smooth sailing. Our association is very lucky to be represented by you.” – Marlen, Hawthorne II
“You are the best. I very, yes very, much enjoy listening to you on the Castle Group webinar. Thank you for helping me in performing my leadership duties in the position of a Director of my HOA community.” – Joseph Lipsky, Avalon Estates
“Thank you so very much. Your wisdom and knowledge has helped to keep us on track during these uncharted times.” – Donna, Ocean Colony Manager
“Your great knowledge and professionalism is about the only thing I miss about not being on the Board.” – Ken Hollander, former Treasurer, Bay Colony Protective Association
“Thank you for your time, expertise, and the insight you shared at our Legislative Update Seminar. You have a unique ability to keep your audience’s attention with humor and your extensive knowledge of what is happening in Tallahassee that affects the residents of Florida. Your willingness to help association board members, potential board members, and residents understand upcoming legislation issues is truly appreciated.” – Donald Singer, Chair, Citizens’ Association of Palm Beach
“I have been to a lot of seminars over the years. Yours was excellent! I can’t believe how easily you were able to communicate with everyone in the room no matter what their level of experience was. Not only did you educate us on the subject but you had everyone interacting and sharing their experiences. You were able to make everyone feel comfortable, no matter how foolish the question (especially mine). You took the time to address questions and concerns and still stay within the time allotted for the class. Everyone I spoke with in the elevator left your class feeling content and wiser. Thank you!” – Donna Springer, LCAM, Ocean Colony Condo Manager
“Appreciate your time and talent in keeping us all so well informed. Big thanks to you.” – Robert Miller, Windward Point Condominium
“Thank you for how professionally you handled the members of our Association. You are truly a ROCK star!” – Gail M. Morgan, Villa Sorrento
“Thank you for running what I thought was a very productive conference call. You were very prepared, informed and decisive. If anyone on that call doesn’t now know that you are the best in the business, well, I can’t provide you with an explanation why.” – Ken Hollander, Bay Colony Protective Association, Inc.
“To Donna we are not just an account with billable hours. We are real people looking for help and she genuinely cares about us. How wonderful is that?” – Lisa Sigelbaum, Buckingham at Century Village Condominium 1 Association, Inc.
“Thank you for your wonderful posts on your Community Association Law Blog. I have lived in a condo since 1990 and have been a member of boards off and on for a number of years. Your posts are invaluable. Thank you for sharing your wealth of information and guidance.” – Fred Crivello, Cypress Trace North Condominium
Speaking Engagements
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Speaking Engagements
Speaker, “Navigating the New Condo & HOA Laws With Legal Expertise to Avoid Penalties,” Becker, May 23, 2024.
Speaker, “Knowledge is Power: Navigating New Florida Condo Laws,” Becker, May 21, 2024.
Speaker, “Harassment in Community Associations,” Castle Group, May 15, 2024.
Speaker, “The SOCOTEC Condominium Leadership Summit,” SOCOTEC Advisory, LLC, March 28, 2024.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Florida Statute 2023-203: A Comprehensive Look at Building Safety Regulations & Florida Milestone Inspections,” J.S. Held, March 6, 2024.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Construction Projects Gone Wild,” Becker, November 6, 2023.
Speaker, “Webinar: Fixing Florida’s Property Insurance Crisis,” Becker, November 2, 2023.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Turnover from Developer Control,” Becker, September 26, 2023.
Speaker, “Class: Top 10 Manager Do’s and Don’ts,” AKAM Managers Meeting, September 20, 2023.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: The Ins and Outs of Florida’s New Condominium and Cooperative Safety Law,” Becker, July 18, 2023.
Speaker, “Class: Condo Law – Minimum Reserve Requirements,” Broward Housing Counsel, June 23, 2023.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: SB 4-D The Ins and Outs of Florida’s New Condominium and Cooperative Safety Law,” Remax Consultants, June 20, 2023.
Speaker, “Class: Disaster Preparedness,” CAM U, June 20, 2023.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Becoming a Smoke Free Community,” Becker, June 15, 2023.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: 2023 Florida Legislative Updates,” KWPMC, May, 24, 2023.
Speaker, “Class: Condo Safety Legislation (SB 4D) and its Impact,” Construction Law Institute, March 18, 2023.
Speaker, “Class: The Ins and Outs of Florida’s New Condominium & Cooperative Safety Law,” Castle Group, February 2, 2023.
Speaker, “Webinar: Preventing Fraud in Your Association,” Associa Florida, January 19, 2023.
Speaker, “Class: 2023 Legal Update,” CooperatorEvents South Florida Expo, December 8, 2022.
Moderator, “Webinar: Concerns Regarding Construction Next Door,” Becker, November 1, 2022.
Speaker, “The Ins and Outs of Florida’s New Condominium & Cooperative Safety Law,” Broward CAMU, September 27, 2022.
Speaker, “Webinar: 2022 Building Safety Law, SB 4D: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers!,” Becker, June 8, 2022.
Moderator, “Webinar: Navigating the Special Assessment Minefield,” Becker, December 10, 2021.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery – Are You Ready to Weather the Storm?,” Becker, August 5, 2021
Speaker, “Webinar: Don’t Skip the Fine Print: Understanding Vendor Contract Provisions,” Becker, April 29, 2021.
Panelist, “Webinar: Association Leadership: Season 2, Episode 14,” Castle Group, April 28, 2021.
Panelist, “Webinar: Association Leadership: Season 2, Episode 12,” Castle Group, March 24, 2021.
Speaker, “Webinar: One Year Later: COVID-19 Best Practices for Community Associations,” KWPMC, March 17, 2021.
Speaker, “Webinar: Make Your Documents Work For You!,” Becker, March 11, 2021.
Speaker, “Webinar: The Condo Association Forum,” City of Lauderhill Florida, February 25, 2021.
Speaker, “Webinar: Season 2, Episode 10 of Association Leadership: How to Deal with COVID-19 Stressed Residents in Your Community,” Castle Group, February 17, 2021.
Panelist, “Webinar: Association Leadership: Season 2, Episode 7,” Castle Group, January 6, 2021.
Panelist, “Webinar: Association Leadership: Season 2, Episode 5,” Castle Group, December 9, 2020.
Speaker, “Webinar: Legislative and Legal Update,” FICPA CIRA Conference, November 19, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Association Leadership: Season 2, Episode 3,” Castle Group, November 11, 2020.
Speaker, “Class Webinar: Dealing with Difficult People,” Becker, November 5, 2020.
Speaker, “Webinar: Association Leadership: An Interview with Florida’s Condominium Ombudsman, Spencer Hennings,” Castle Group, October 14, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Florida’s Phase III and What It Means To You,” FirstService Residential, October 9, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 18,” Castle Group, September 30, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 17,” Castle Group, September 16, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 16,” Castle Group, September 2, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 15,” Castle Group, August 19, 2020.
Moderator, “Class Webinar: Is a “No Pet” Building a Thing of the Past?,” Becker, August 7, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 14,” Castle Group, August 5, 2020.
Moderator, “Webinar: Safeguarding Community Residents: Navigating a Shifting Landscape and the Uncertainties Ahead,” Becker, July 23, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 13,” Castle Group, July 22, 2020.
Speaker, “Webinar: Move Forward? Slow Down? Shut Down? COVID-19: What’s Next for Florida Communities,” The Cooperator, July 14, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 12,” Castle Group, July 8, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 11,” Castle Group, June 24, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 10,” Castle Group, June 10, 2020.
Panelists, “Webinar: Are Your Board’s Emergency Powers Still in Effect?,” Becker, June 9, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 9,” Castle Group, May 20, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 8,” Castle Group, May 13, 2020.
Speaker, “Webinar: The Bounce Back,” Becker & Poliakoff and Affinity Management Services, May 7, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: Community Associations and the “New Norm” in Light of COVID-19,” Becker, May 5, 2020.
Panelist, “Webinar: COVID: 19 – Consideration for Community Association Boards Part 4,” Associa, May 1, 2020.
Panelist, “Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 6,” Castle Group, April 29, 2020.
Panelist, “COVID-19: Your Questions Answered – Protecting the Association,” FirstService Residential, April 28, 2020.
Panelist, “Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 5,” Castle Group, April 22, 2020.
Panelist, “Protecting the Association,” FirstService Residential, April 17, 2020.
Panelist, “Confirmed Cases – Reporting, Communication, Legal Considerations,” FS Residential, April 16, 2020.
Panelist, “Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 4,” Castle Group, April 15, 2020.
Panelist, “COVID-19: Consideration for Community Association Boards Part III,” Associa, April 10, 2020.
Panelist, “Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 3,” Castle Group, April 8, 2020.
Panelist, “Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 2,” Castle Group, April 1, 2020.
Panelist, “COVID-19: Best Practices for Community Associations Part II,” Becker and KW Property Management, March 26, 2020.
Panelist, “Combating COVID-19 In Your Community Association: Episode 1,” Castle Group, March 25, 2020.
Panelist, “COVID-19: Best Practices for Community Associations,” KW Property Management and Consulting, March 25, 2020.
Panelist, “COVID-19: Best Practices for Community Associations Part I,” Becker and KW Property Management, March 20, 2020.
Panelist, “COVID-19: Best Practices for Community Associations,” KW Property Management and Consulting, March 19, 2020.
Speaker, “COVID-19 and Community Associations on WIOD with Brian Mudd,” WIOD AM, March 16, 2020.