About
Founded in 2011, Becker & Poliakoff, based in Fort Myers, FL, is committed to providing top-tier legal services. The firm's standout attorney, Kathleen Berkey, is a Board Certified Specialist in City, County, and Local Government Law and a certified Professional Planner, making her one of only eight professionals with these credentials in Florida. Her expertise lies in zoning, land use, and planning matters, and she also offers her services as an expert witness. The firm's proficiency extends to representing condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ associations.
Highlights
15 years in business
Serves Fort Myers, FLORIDA
Specialties
Service type
Transactional business, Litigation / Legal representation
Work type
Landlord / tenant dispute, Lease / contract interpretation, Writing a lease / contract, Buying a property, Selling a property, Short sale, Foreclosure, Contract disputes, Title and Boundary Disputes, Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Housing Discrimination, Construction Disputes, Other real estate issues
Location and hours
Becker & Poliakoff
12140 Carissa Commerce Court #200
Fort Myers, FLORIDA 33966
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed
Closed
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Resume
Work Experience
Shareholder Attorney and Certified Land Planner (AICP)
Becker & Poliakoff
2018 - Present
Attorney and Certified Land Planner (AICP)
Pavese Law Firm
2011 - 2017
Senior Project Manager + Planner
Kimley-Horn and Associates
2017 - 2018
Law Clerk
Hopping Green & Sams
2010 - 2010
Education
Franklin and Marshall College
2005
Stetson University College of Law
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2011
Franklin and Marshall College
American Studies
2005
University of North Carolina School of Law
Land Use & Environmental Law
2011
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Land Use & Environmental Planning
2011
University of North Carolina School of Law
2011
Stetson University College of Law
Associations & Affiliations
Keep Lee County Beautiful
Board of Directors
Urban Land Institute
Co-Chair, Women's Leadership Initiative
American Institute of Certified Planners
Florida Planning and Zoning Association
Lee County Bar Association, Land Use Section
Florida Bar
Real Estate Investment Society
Florida Wireless Association
American Planning Association
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Connect Florida by Leadership Florida
Southwest Florida Regional Chair, Board of Governors
Franklin & Marshall College Alumni Association
Board of Directors
Lee County Bar Association
Co-Chair, Pro Bono Committee
Urban Land Institute
Co-Chair, Young Leader's Group
Women's Wireless Leadership Forum
Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, 20th Judicial Circuit
No Value
Lee County Association for Women Lawyers
Publications
Unpublished Master's Thesis, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of City and Regional Planning
Oh the Huge Manatee! Biofouling Poses Sticky Problems for Manatees That Require Attention Under the Federal Endangered Species Act
2011
Unpublished student research report for cruise C-197, Sea Education Association. On file with Erik Zettler, Associate Dean for Institutional Relations and Research, Sea Education Association.
Indicators of Biofilm Development and Adhesion in Subtropical and Tropical Oligotrophic Waters
2005
Speaking Engagements
Real Estate Fundamentals
The Role of Land Use Lawyers and Planners Throughout the Various Phases of Land Development
2016
Real Estate Fundamentals
The Role of Land Use Lawyers and Planners Throughout the Various Phases of Land Development
2015
APA Florida Annual Conference
The Planner as a Social Entrepreneur
2015
Real Estate Fundamentals
The Role of Land Use Lawyers and Planners Throughout the Various Phases of Land Development
2014
Real Estate Fundamentals
Career Opportunities and Paths in Real Estate, Land Use, and Environmental Law
2014
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity
Legal Practice Area Exploration: Real Estate, Land Use, and Environmental Law
2014
APA Florida Annual Conference
Building Healthy Places: Integrating Health into Planning, Developing, and Managing our Communities
2014
Alumni Webinar Series
Follow and Promote Yourself Online: Defrag and Optimize your Online Brand
2014
Real Estate Fundamentals
The Role of Land Use Lawyers and Planners Throughout the Various Phases of Land Development
2013
Charting a New Course: APA Florida 2012 Conference
Opportunities and Incentives for Renewable Energy in Florida
2012
Charting a New Course - APA Florida 2012 Conference
Tips for a Successful Job Search in Today's Economy
2012
Services offered
Real Estate Lawyer