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 School of Law, 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

• “I have truly enjoyed collaborating with you over the past 5+ years and sincerely appreciate the positive impact you have had on our community.” – A.C.

• “I work with many attorneys in land development litigation. You stand out head and shoulders above so many others with your knowledge of regulatory issues and your ability to grasp complex engineering details and follow up towards meaningful conclusions. It’s refreshing to work with such a knowledgeable land development colleague. Your understanding of the ‘Devil in the Details’ concept really sets you apart.” – R.D.

• “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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