About

Provided by Becker & Poliakoff PA

Becker’s Construction Law Practice Group is well-known nationally for its knowledge of the construction industry and experience effectively protecting the interests of its clients. Notably, Becker has more Florida Bar Board Certified attorneys in Construction Law than any other firm in the state– a testament to our commitment of upholding the highest standards of skill, specialty knowledge, proficiency, professionalism, and ethics in law. Practice Group Chair Steven Lesser is Past Chair of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law, the largest organization of constructional lawyers with over 6,000 construction professionals around the world.


The firm has handled numerous and varied construction-related cases, many of which have involved complex delay issues with a multitude of defendants, and scores of construction defects. Our construction attorneys represent clients in both transactions and disputes ranging from single- and multi-family dwellings to large commercial buildings, planned unit developments, multi-use retail, industrial and governmental projects.

 

In addition to its Band 1 Chambers ranking, Becker has consistently earned national recognition in “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms” by Construction Executive Magazine.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Construction - Florida

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Becker & Poliakoff PA has a strong presence across the state, with a reputation for representing the owners of construction projects, including associations and developers. The firm has notable expertise in acting for condominium and community associations, including in litigation. It is also noted for its strength in the public-private partnership space. The team's sector expertise covers retail, education and healthcare.

Work Highlights

  • Becker & Poliakoff represented Atlantic Sapphire in delay and design claims regarding a salmon farm production plant in Homestead, Florida.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Lee Weintraub
1
Lee Weintraub
1
Band 1
Lee Weintraub is an experienced arbitrator and lawyer. He represents owners, contractors and design professionals in a wide array of construction disputes. He is especially knowledgeable about P3 projects and construction lien law.

There is no smarter, more prepared, responsive and knowledgeable construction attorney than Mr. Weintraub.

An excellent attorney.

Steven Lesser
1
Steven Lesser
1
Band 1
Steven Lesser is the chair of Becker & Poliakoff's construction law and litigation group, with his own practice concentrated on hotel and condominium construction disputes. He is also a respected mediator.

Steve is one of the top construction attorneys in the country.

One of the most accomplished construction attorneys in Florida.

He is excellent.

Sanjay Kurian
2
Sanjay Kurian
2
Band 2
Sanjay Kurian is noted for his strong construction practice, which includes recent experience in defect cases. He is also adept at negotiating construction contracts on behalf of owners and developers.

He's smart and very good at condo work.

Claramargaret Groover
4
Claramargaret Groover
4
Band 4
Claramargaret Groover assists clients with a variety of construction matters with notable expertise in construction-related insurance litigation.

She is very knowledgeable.

She is responsive and works well with opposing counsel.

Claramargaret is very client-centered.

Ranked Lawyers at
Becker & Poliakoff PA

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Florida

Construction

Lee Weintraub
1
Lee Weintraub
1
Band 1
Steven Lesser
1
Steven Lesser
Head of Construction
1
Band 1
Sanjay Kurian
2
Sanjay Kurian
2
Band 2
Claramargaret Groover
4
Claramargaret Groover
4
Band 4
Construction: Mediators

Steven Lesser
1
Steven Lesser
1
Band 1
Lee Weintraub
3
Lee Weintraub
3
Band 3

Members

Provided by Becker & Poliakoff PA