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Founded
1973-01-01 in Miami, Florida, United States
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Email
bp@becker-poliakoff.com
Phone
(954) 985-4169

Becker, legally known as Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., is a multi-practice commercial law firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1973 in Miami by Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff, the firm has evolved from a community association specialty practice into a full-service legal and government relations powerhouse with over 170 attorneys, lobbyists, and professionals. Becker is particularly renowned for its expertise in community association law, having helped shape Florida’s condominium and homeowners’ association legal framework. The firm’s capabilities span corporate law, litigation, real estate, construction, government law and lobbying, intellectual property, and international transactions. With offices across Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and Italy, Becker serves a diverse clientele including publicly traded corporations, government entities, financial institutions, and community associations. The firm is recognized for its philanthropic culture, branded as “Becker Gives Back,” and for housing the highest number of Florida Bar Board Certified attorneys in Business Litigation, Construction, Real Estate, and Condominium & Planned Development Law combined. Becker operates under the leadership of Managing Shareholder and CEO Gary C. Rosen, maintaining a reputation for strategic, client-focused advocacy.

Detailed Review

Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., operating under the brand name Becker, stands as a established legal institution in the United States. Founded in 1973 by Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff, both University of Miami Law School graduates, the firm began as a niche practice focusing on community association law—a sector it continues to dominate. Over five decades, Becker has transformed into a multi-practice commercial law firm with a significant presence along the East Coast and an international office in Italy. The firm’s growth has been marked by high-profile engagements, including handling aspects of the third-largest bankruptcy in U.S. history (CNO Financial Group in 2003), obtaining a $9 million jury verdict under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, and securing landmark public records rulings against Uber.

Becker’s practice groups are extensive and include Community Association, Construction Law, Real Estate, Corporate, Business Litigation, Government Law & Lobbying, Financial Services, Intellectual Property & Technology, International, and Employment Law. The firm’s government practice is notable for its lobbying capabilities, providing strategic advice to both private and public sector clients. Becker also operates a dedicated International Practice Group, offering US legal and government relations counsel to foreign entities.

The firm has been recognized by Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, and The Legal 500, and is noted for its high concentration of Florida Bar Board Certified attorneys. Corporate philanthropy is a core value, with the firm consistently ranked among South Florida’s top 25 corporate philanthropists. Becker’s alumni include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who worked as a land use attorney in the firm’s Miami office. In 2023, the firm celebrated its 50th anniversary by endowing a speaker series at the University of Miami School of Law in honor of its founders.

Key Products

  • Community Association Law

    Core practice representing condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ associations in governance, litigation, collections, and disaster recovery.

  • Construction Law & Litigation

    Services for developers, contractors, and owners including contract drafting, claims, and dispute resolution.

  • Real Estate Law

    Commercial and residential transactions, land use, zoning, and development.

  • Corporate Law

    Business formation, mergers & acquisitions, securities, and corporate governance.

  • Government Law & Lobbying

    Representation before legislative and executive branches at local, state, and federal levels.

  • Litigation

    Business litigation, class actions, appeals, and complex commercial disputes.

  • Intellectual Property & Technology

    Technology transactions, trademarks, data privacy, AI, and blockchain legal counsel.

  • International Practice

    Cross-border legal and government relations advice for US and foreign clients.

  • Financial Services

    Banking, lending, structured finance, and public-private partnerships (P3).

Offices & Headcount

170 employees (approx.)

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