Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Practices

• Community Association
• Disaster Recovery
• Florida Community Association
• Local Government
• Government Law & Lobbying
• Land Use & Zoning

Credentials

Education

• • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D.
    • Pro Bono Distinction
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master of City and Regional Planning
    • Epsilon Eta Environmental Honors Fraternity
  • Sea Education Association, C-197, Study Abroad
    • Dean’s Award Recipient
  • Franklin & Marshall College, A.B. (Major: American Studies; Minor: Public Policy)
    • Magna Cum Laude
    • Phi Beta Kappa
    • Fred and Nancy Sener Prize in American Studies
    • Buchanan Scholar

   

Bar Admissions

• • Florida

Testimonials

• “We are sincerely grateful for [Katie’s] dedication and commitment to our cause. [Her] ability to navigate the complexities of rezoning issues and effectively advocate on our behalf was truly impressive…outstanding work. We are so fortunate to have had [her] as our attorney.” – KDF/RDF

• “We can’t thank [Katie] enough! [She] did an amazing job and we are so very grateful!” SP/JVH

• “I am (We are) completely enamored with your efforts and dedication to [us].” – M.K.

• “I have not seen a better land use attorney who has been more prepared than you on this case.” – M.S.

• “Let me start by saying, that sometimes I am frustrated in dealing with attorneys as at the end of the day I go away more confused than when I started and left kicking myself muttering ‘I paid all that money for this!’ However, in working with you – I have a big smile on my face. You clearly and quickly answered a vexing question we had and in doing so uncovered filed documents/records with details that we were previously not aware of and then performed a succinct and logical analysis of the situation quickly delivering your opinion back to the client. Thank You – Money very well spent in my book!” – B.S.

• “I also owe [Katie] a HUGE thank you! Without [her] constant pushing and & follow-up [with the County, we would not have achieved our goal]. Thank you [to her] for everything [she] did to make this happen.” – HOA Client

• “My compliments to her on her professionalism in providing timely, direct, understandable and actionable answers to my questions and her preparedness for the telephone inquiry in real time. Great client experience!” – L.W.

• “Thank you for always being available to us on countless evenings and weekends during our project. I could not imagine hiring a more knowledgeable attorney to fit our needs. If there is ever another project for my neighborhood or one of the HOAs that I manage, I will certainly recommend you!” – J.W.

• “You are hands down the most responsive and attentive attorney I have ever worked with. It has been a pleasure working with you.” – R.S.

• “Kathleen, I cannot speak enough about just what a stellar job you’ve done. I am very impressed and there is not a pebble that you left untouched… You have been absolutely fabulous on this application. I mean it, your attention to detail, organizing the case, etc. – just phenomenal.” – T.P.

• “Katie has steered our condominium association through amendments of our declarations and by laws. She has protected the association rights and property through a protracted rezoning and development process from a new developer that purchased the neighboring property. She was always available and had the uncanny ability to speak at the level of her audience. Katie is just a nice caring attorney that has earned the title of friend.” – T.A.

• “Mrs. Berkey represented my interests in confronting a nasty and confrontational bank holding my original mortgage. I would’ve been overwhelmed and abused without her.” – J.M.

• “Kathleen (Katie) Berkey is smart, bright, and passionate about using law to create a more sustainable future for our communities. With both a law degree and one in city and regional planning, Katie will be one of the major land use/environmental lawyers of her generation.” – D.S.

• “Kathleen (Katie) has compassion and conviction for a range of legal and social issues, from urban planning to civil rights. I’m fortunate to have gotten to know her. She has an impeccable work ethic and unquestionable integrity.” – C.B.

• “I can’t say enough good things about Kathleen. She is intelligent, diligent, and always completes the task at hand both efficiently and effectively. She is an asset to any project. It was a pleasure working with her.” – P.M.

• “Kathleen did excellent work while with our firm. Very dedicated and loyal, with a top-tier work ethic. Worked well with others and provided superb customer service to one of our most important clients.” – T.K.

• “Kathleen brought a professionalism and great enthusiasm to the project, and was a valued and trusted colleague.” – E.D.

• “Responsible and Thorough. Pleasure to work with.” – J.M.

• “Katie is a hard-working, detail-oriented, self-starter who is a true asset to any project she becomes affiliated with.” – M.B.

• “On behalf of the Board of Directors…as well as the members of the community, I would like to thank [Ms. Berkey] for the time and effort [she] devoted to our representation before the City…[Her] careful and thoughtful planning was crucial to the unanimous decision we received in our favor and is very much appreciated.” – C.S.

Speaking Engagements

Perspectives

• “Called to a Deposition or Court? Here Are a Few Tips” – Florida Planning Magazine
• Additional Opportunity to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates: Hurricane Milton
• Additional Opportunity to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates – Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
• Becker Succeeds in Defeating Proposed Upper Captiva Rezoning: Developer Withdraws Application Right Before First Public Hearing
• 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 39 Becker Attorneys
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