Kathleen O. Berkey
About Kathleen O. Berkey
Kathleen O. Berkey is a lawyer based in Fort Myers, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Kathleen O. Berkey is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Community Association Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Current Firm: Becker & Poliakoff
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2011
Location: Fort Myers, FL
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