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Becker & Poliakoff Receives "Law Firm of Year" Award From Latin Builders Association
Recognition for Integrity, Contributions to Local Construction Industry and Business Community Presented to Law Firm at "2008 LBA All Stars" Awards Ceremony
| Source: Becker & Poliakoff
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - October 16, 2008) - Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., a diversified
commercial law firm with more than 120 attorneys in 13 Florida offices, New
York City and affiliated international offices, today announced its receipt
of the prized "Law Firm of the Year" award from the Latin Builders
Association.
Presented each year by the Miami-based Latin Builders Association (LBA),
the annual award recognizes firms for their expertise and integrity in
working with the business community and the construction industry in South
Florida. Nominations are made by fellow LBA members who recognize the
achievements of the best corporate and business law firms working within
the association and the local construction industry.
The award was presented during the "The 2008 LBA Stars" 28th Annual Awards
Banquet, held by the Latin Builders Association's on Saturday, October 11
at the Miami Airport Hilton. Receiving the "Law Firm of the Year" award on
behalf of Becker & Poliakoff was attorney Carlos Gimenez, who is part of
the firm's Government Law & Lobbying Group and is a member of the Board of
the Latin Builders Association.
Also attending the ceremony on behalf of Becker & Poliakoff were Alan
Becker, the firm's co-Founder and Managing Shareholder, Miguel Diaz de la
Portilla, shareholder and lead attorney in the firm's Government Law and
Lobbying practice in Miami-Dade County; and, Board Certified Construction
Lawyer Belinda Bacon, a registered Florida Professional Engineer and
attorney who practices exclusively in the firm's Construction Law and
Litigation practice.
"Becker & Poliakoff is very pleased to have received this prestigious award
from the Latin Builders Association," Alan Becker said. "With eight board
certified construction lawyers and an experienced group of real estate and
land use attorneys, Becker & Poliakoff prides itself on providing our
extensive building industry knowledge to counsel our clients in the
construction industry and local business community as we transition through
these turbulent economic times."
"We are pleased to honor Becker & Poliakoff for its many heartfelt
contributions to our community. They are an important part of the LBA and
provide valuable leadership to the legal, business and civic communities,"
said Ovi Vento, president of the Latin Builders Association.
The 2008 award recipients were chosen from 43 categories and included
Becker & Poliakoff as "Law Firm of the Year," Mercantile Bank as "Bank of
the Year" and many others businesses and community leaders. In the
nominating process this year, Becker & Poliakoff shared the "Law Firm"
category with other leading South Florida law firms, including Broad &
Cassel and Piedra & Associates.
"The 2008 LBA All Stars" awards ceremony was sponsored by Tamiami Chrysler
Jeep Dodge, Mercantile Bank, FPL and Comcast, and was attended by some 500
members and guests of the Latin Builders Association, the South Florida
construction industry and business community.
About Becker & Poliakoff
Becker & Poliakoff is a diverse commercial law firm with more than 120
attorneys in 13 Florida offices, New York City and affiliated international
offices. Celebrating its thirty sixth (36th) year of serving clients, the
firm has seven primary areas of practice: Real Estate, Construction,
Community Association, International Trade & Customs, Commercial
Litigation, Corporate, Tax & Securities, and Government Law & Lobbying. For
more information, visit: www.becker-poliakoff.com.
About the Latin Builders Association
The Latin Builders Association is an energetic, non-profit organization
that encompasses a vast array of individuals and companies related to South
Florida's vibrant construction industry. Since its establishment in 1971,
Latin Builders Association has embodied the interests of builders,
developers, contractors, architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians and
tradesmen associated with the business of construction, striving to provide
a vital forum for discussion, networking, training/development, and
representation at the local and state level. For more information, visit:
www.latinbuilders.org.