Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 3
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Provided by Becker & Poliakoff PA
Becker represents clients in complex business litigation throughout the United States in federal and state courts, and in arbitrations. Approximately half of the firm’s attorneys are full-time litigators, experienced in a range of litigation including corporate governance, breach of contract, real estate acquisition, intellectual property (including trade secret, copyright and patent infringement), non-competition and employment agreements, employment discrimination, bankruptcy, bid protests, land use, class actions and appeals. We represent government entities, publicly traded corporations, insurance companies, financial institutions, developers, entrepreneurs, contractors, design professionals, small businesses and individuals.
Our lawyers are widely recognized by their peers in the profession for their achievement. As an example, many of Becker’s Florida litigators are Board Certified by the Florida Bar and noted experts in their practice areas including Business Litigation, Civil Trial, Appellate, and Construction Law.
Chambers Review
Becker & Poliakoff PA has a notable team offering expertise across a wide variety of commercial litigation. It is particularly notable for its representation of insurance companies, banks and developers of all sizes.
Work Highlights
- Becker & Poliakoff represented Francisco Javier Ospina Baraya, the former Colombian president’s grandson, as plaintiff against book publishers, the author, writers and actors for defamation due to depicting him as a criminal in the book and movie version of The Infiltrator.
Strengths
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"Becker & Poliakoff's team is excellent at seeing the entire case, including what it would look like for the jury from the very beginning of a case."
"The lawyers are able to quickly analyze and break down the complexity of the case and various parties involved while articulating a clear and concise recommended plan that is easy to understand."
"The firm has many attorneys who have knowledge in specific areas and are experts in their field."
"Becker & Poliakoff's team is excellent at seeing the entire case, including what it would look like for the jury from the very beginning of a case."
"The lawyers are able to quickly analyze and break down the complexity of the case and various parties involved while articulating a clear and concise recommended plan that is easy to understand."
"The firm has many attorneys who have knowledge in specific areas and are experts in their field."
Notable Practitioners
Jon Polenberg is an experienced litigator with capabilities across a broad range of commercial disputes. He is adept at representing clients in both state and federal courts.
"Jon is dedicated, smart and brings a strong business perspective and understanding of our intended goal and outcome of the case. He is also available anytime to address questions or concerns and works well with other lawyers."
"Jon is a very strong litigator."