Becker & Poliakoff to Host Free Webinars on Hurricane Preparedness & Recovery

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - June 1, 2009) - Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., a diversified commercial law firm with more than 120 attorneys in 13 Florida offices, New York City, Nassau, Prague and affiliated international offices, today announced a series of free interactive Hurricane Preparedness & Recovery Webinars for board members, professional managers and residents of condominium and homeowners associations.

The Web-based presentations on "best practices" in hurricane preparation, reconstruction and the insurance claims processes will be conducted by the firm's Hurricane Preparedness & Claims Recovery Team, which can provide legal advice on all of the issues facing communities before, during and after a storm. Comprised of Community Association law, Construction law and Insurance & Claims Recovery law attorneys, The Hurricane Preparedness & Claims Recovery Team possesses decades of experience representing associations through previous storms.

"The Webinars will expose Community Association residents and managers to our comprehensive integrated approach to natural disaster-related matters," said Ken Direktor, the attorney who heads the firm's Community Association practice. "Participants will be able to interact with our attorneys in real time and download educational materials to guide them through the hurricane season."

Added Steve Lesser, leader of the Construction Law practice, "For many communities, decisions made after a storm can have more disastrous consequences than the hurricane itself. The Hurricane Preparedness and Claims Recovery team draws on knowledge and experience across the firm to provide tools that communities need to made smart decisions in all phases of dealing with the effects of a major storm."

The Internet-based series will include the following programs:

--  June 11 - 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM (EDT) "Hurricane Season 2009: Are You
    Ready to Weather the Storm?" Covers disaster planning, insurance coverage
    review, building & facility hardening, financial planning, and rules
    relating to securing property, emergency powers and disaster plan
    activation.
    
--  June 30 - 12 PM Noon - 1:15 PM (EDT) "Don't Let This Happen to You:
    Avoiding Pitfalls in Construction Contracts." The program addresses
    property damage and reconstruction issues, including contractor selection,
    engineer vs. public adjuster selection, contract forms & terms, and lien
    laws.
    
--  July 20 - 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM (EDT) "The Insurance Company is Not Your
    Friend - Preparing and Presenting an Insurance Claim for Maximum Recovery"
    Covers strategies for proper reporting and preparation of claim, appraiser
    selection, mediation & litigation options when insurer rejects claim, and
    strategies for reopening a claim for newly discovered damage.
    

Association property managers, board members and residents interested in participating can pre-register in advance online at www.becker-poliakoff.com/events/seminars.html.

About Becker & Poliakoff P.A.

Becker & Poliakoff is a diverse commercial law firm with more than 120 attorneys in 13 Florida offices, New York City, Nassau, Prague 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, Customs & International Trade, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Tax & Securities, and Government Law & Lobbying.

Contact Information: Media Contact: Alan Penchansky / Michael Tangeman The Pen Group Communications Tel: (305) 529-1944 email: alan@thepengroup.com