American Humane Raises $4 Million at 6th Annual Pups4Patriots™ Dinner
PALM BEACH, FL – It was an evening of altruism and newsworthy moments, as more than 200 supporters of the nation’s first national humane organization attended the 6th Annual Pups4Patriots™ Dinner Dance at Club Colette in Palm Beach. To kick off the event, a surprise gift of $500,000 was made in honor of veteran’s advocate and champion of American Humane’s Pups4Patriots™ program, Lois Pope, by business leader, Lloyd Schiller. “No one has surprised me like this in a very long time,” said Pope. “I am
News Release: 3/5/2024
Alzheimer’s Community Care to Host 25th Annual Education ConferenceThe conference will Showcase the World’s Leaders in Alzheimer’s Education and Care West Palm Beach, FL (3/5/24) – Alzheimer’s Community Care will host its 25th Annual Education Conference on Wednesday, May 22nd at the Marriott Palm Beach Gardens from 8-4 p.m. The conference theme is “The Intersection of Health and Hope.” Speakers will provide information, tools, and strategies to address the needs of patients with neurocognitive
Palm Beach County Tax Collector Opens New North County Service Center
West Palm Beach, Fla. – Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector, serving Palm Beach County, is pleased to announce the opening of the new North County Service Center located at 3185 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. “We are excited to open our newest service center for the residents of north Palm Beach County,” said Gannon. “As our county’s population continues to grow, more and more residents will need our services. For every new home being built, an additional 2.3 people will require our services.”The
Jones Foster Shareholder Ben Alexander Elected to Board of Directors
Jones Foster, a 100-year-old private and commercial law firm, is pleased to announce that real estate shareholder and Palm Beach office head L. Benton “Ben” Alexander, Jr. was elected at the firm’s annual shareholders’ meeting to serve on the board of directors for a three-year term. Mr. Alexander replaces shareholder Peter A. Sachs, who has served on the board since 2018. “Ben has made significant contributions to the firm over the past 20 years,” said Chairman Scott G. Hawkins. “He has developed a broad
PBA Breaks Ground on New Business Complex in Downtown West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA., USA (January 26, 2024) – Just over a year after officially launching its God-Sized Dreams campaign, Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) broke ground on the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall on Monday, January 22, 2024. It is the first of four major construction projects under the campaign. PBA has received more than $48 million in gifts through philanthropic support toward its $75 million goal to help construct the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall. The
A New Era for Recovery: Hanley Foundation Acquires Origins Behavioral HealthCare, Promising Unrivaled Support
Hanley Foundation proudly announces the acquisition of Origins Behavioral HealthCare, marking a momentous stride in its mission to eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support. The agreement encompasses all Origins locations across Texas and Florida, including Hanley Center in West Palm Beach. It represents a united commitment to provide hope for individuals, families, and communities. "We humbly recognize the significance of this extraordinary opportunity, said
News Release: 11/8/2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blue Diamond Investments Acquires Florida Web Development and Carolina Web Development, Creating Palm Beach Promotions Palm Beach, FL – Blue Diamond Investments is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Florida Web Development and Carolina Web Development, effective January 1, 2024. These two prominent web development companies will be merged into a dynamic new entity named Palm Beach Promotions, and rolled into Blue Diamond Investments, LLC effective January 2024. Palm Beach
Best Lawyers Names Jones Foster to 2024 'Best Law Firms' List
Jones Foster, a private and commercial law firm with offices in Palm Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as one of the 2024 "Best Law Firms" by Best Lawyers® for the West Palm Beach metropolitan area in 15 practice areas. The annual report rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that uses quantitative data, client surveys, and lawyer peer reviews resulting in a comprehensive guide of the top 5 percent of practicing attorneys in the United States. To be
Jones Foster Attorneys Named to 2023 ‘Top Lawyers’ List in Palm Beach Illustrated
Jones Foster, a private and commercial law firm with offices in Palm Beach, Florida, is proud to announce that several Palm Beach-based attorneys have been recognized in Palm Beach Media Group’s “Top Lawyers” 2023 list, which appears in the September issue of Palm Beach Illustrated. Jones Foster Chairman and Florida Bar Board Certified real estate attorney Larry B. Alexander has been named to the annual list for real estate law, a practice area he has been recognized for since 2018. Shareholder L. Benton
Jones Foster's Palm Beach Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition
Jones Foster, a private and commercial law firm with offices in Palm Beach, Florida, is proud to announce that several attorneys have again been named in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, including Larry B. Alexander, L. Benton “Ben” Alexander, Jr., John C. “Skip” Randolph, and Joanne M. O’Connor. The prestigious legal peer-review publication recognizes the top 6% of practicing lawyers in the nation and is the result of exhaustive peer-review surveys of leading lawyers about the professional
Palm Beach Chamber Breakfast Save the Dates
Save the Date for our Breakfast Programming! Please remember, that you must register in advance in order to attend. You will be notified when registration is open. September 20, 2023October 23, 2023November 20, 2023December 18, 2023January 8, 2024February 12, 2024March 13, 2024April 16, 2024May 21, 2024June 10, 2024 *these are subject to change*
Jones Foster Attorneys Appointed to Palm Beach County Bar Association Committees
Jones Foster litigation attorneys have received committee appointments and reappointments from the Palm Beach County Bar Association (PBCBA) to serve for the 2023-2024 term effective July 1. As members of PBCBA committees, the attorneys will further develop leadership skills and build and enhance relationships with fellow Bar members and the judiciary while meeting committee goals and contributing to the important work of the local bar. Shareholder Joanne M. O’Connor was reappointed to serve as co-chair
Jones Foster Attorneys Named 2023 Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Jones Foster, a private and commercial law firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is proud to announce that nearly 50% of our shareholders and senior counsel have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Florida Super Lawyers, a prestigious and select list of no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state. Super Lawyers is a service that rates outstanding lawyers who are nominated from more than 70 practice areas. Candidates go through a rigorous and patented multiphase selection process involving
Jones Foster Litigation Shareholder Steven J. Rothman Named President of ABOTA Palm Beach Chapter
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that Litigation Shareholder Steven J. Rothman has been inducted as President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Palm Beach Chapter at the Annual Judicial Recognition and Awards Ceremony held at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach. Mr. Rothman, a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial attorney, has previously served as a Board Member, Vice President, and President-Elect of the local chapter. “I am honored to be the incoming president of the Palm Beach
Cyber Coverage Pitfalls
Is Your Law Firm’s Cybersecurity Insurance Policy Really as Ironclad as You Think? By Robert W. Wilkins AN OFT-REPEATED mantra in business and technology is that it’s not a question of if a data breach will happen, but when. The average cost of a corporate data breach in the United States is nearly $9.5 million, according to an IBM report published in 2022. Without adequate cybersecurity insurance, companies (and law firms) might find themselves facing a double threat: being the victim of a breach and
Jones Foster Attorney Zachary M. Rothman Graduates from Florida Fellows Institute
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation and Private Wealth attorney Zachary M. Rothman has graduated from the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Class V. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) is a national organization of lawyers elected to membership by demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence, and experience as trust and estate counselors. The Florida Fellows Institute was created by
Mark H. Dahlmeier Elected as Officer of Jones Foster
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that Real Estate Shareholder Mark H. Dahlmeier has been elected as an officer of the Firm.“We congratulate Mark on his well-deserved promotion to Officer”, said Chairman Larry B. Alexander. “Mark began his career as an Associate at Jones Foster and has since built a highly successful real estate practice. He has distinguished himself through his ongoing commitment to legal excellence and dedication to his clients. Mark has earned the respect of his peers and we are proud
Jones Foster Adds to Litigation Practice Group with Attorney Spencer S. Keyser
Jones Foster is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Spencer S. Keyser as an Associate in the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group based in West Palm Beach. “We are delighted that Spencer has joined the team. He is a skilled attorney who has distinguished himself in his field,” said Scott G. Hawkins, the Firm’s Vice Chair and Litigation Shareholder. “Our ongoing recruitment of talented young lawyers, along with our professional development and mentoring initiatives, positions the
Jones Foster Attorney Brittany E. Cobb Joins the Armory Arts Center Advisory Board
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that attorney Brittany E. Cobb has joined the Advisory Board of the Armory Art Center. The Armory Art Center offers art classes to thousands of emerging artists of all ages and cultures, hosts workshops taught by national and international visiting master artists, provides summer art camp for thousands of young people, and has developed arts enrichment and arts for healing programs that serve teens, young adults, and veterans. Enhancing artistic life in the Palm
Jones Foster Shareholder Joanne M. O’Connor Named Chair, Florida Bar Business Litigation Certification Committee
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that Litigation Shareholder Joanne M. O’Connor has been appointed Chair of The Florida Bar’s Business Litigation Certification Committee for a 3-year term. She previously served as a member of the Committee. The Business Litigation Certification Committee oversees the certification of qualifying applicants practicing in the business litigation area of law. Candidates must meet rigorous requirements including a written examination and peer review to ensure they possess
Jones Foster’s Community Involvement Program Raises Funds for Local Nonprofit Loggerhead
Jones Foster raised funds for a local nonprofit, Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC), as the result of its first annual “JF Impact Week”, a component of its community involvement program, Jones Foster Impact. LMC in Juno Beach was chosen by employees as the recipient of this year’s week-long fundraising efforts. The agenda of activities and events included raffles, contests, games, and a food truck, all designed to generate awareness and support for the organization while offering employees the
Jones Foster Appoints Shareholder Roberto M. Vargas to Vice Chair, Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that Litigation Shareholder Roberto M. Vargas has been named Vice Chair of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Rob will work closely with Litigation Practice Group Leader, Robert W. Wilkins, providing leadership to the expanding litigation team as well as establishing priorities, strategy, and fostering further growth. “Our litigation department offers a wide array of services and specialties and we believe that the decades of experience and proven
Jones Foster Shareholder Peter A. Sachs Elected to Trustbridge Hospice Foundation Board of Directors
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Shareholder Peter A. Sachs has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation for a 3-year term. Trustbridge Hospice Foundation, formerly Hospice of Palm Beach/Broward County Foundation and Hospice by the Sea Foundation, is the philanthropic arm of Trustbridge. The Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for the organization’s programs and services, including comfort care, charitable care, music therapy, pet therapy, adult and
South Florida Legal Guide 2021 Names Jones Foster Attorneys ''Top Lawyers''
Jones Foster is proud to announce that the South Florida Legal Guide 2021 has named several Shareholders to their annual “Top Lawyers” list. For more than 2 decades the South Florida Legal Guide has been a valuable resource, using peer nominations to determine the most well-regarded attorneys in the community, in addition to a review process that weighs factors such as board certifications, industry rankings, and distinguished records of achievement that attest to the attorney’s credentials. The
Jones Foster Adds Attorneys to Real Estate and Litigation Practice Groups
Jones Foster is pleased to announce the addition of two attorneys, Greg S. DeMeuse and Travis J. Foels. Greg DeMeuse has joined the Firm’s Real Estate practice group and is based out of the Palm Beach office, while Travis Foels has joined the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group in the West Palm Beach office. “Greg and Travis are talented young attorneys who add to our capabilities in key areas where we continue to see an increased need and anticipate long-term growth,” said Chairman
Jones Foster Shareholder Joanne M. O’Connor, Featured Speaker at The Florida Bar CLE Webinar
Litigation Shareholder Joanne O’Connor was one of several distinguished speakers at The Florida Bar’s Trial Lawyer’s Section continuing legal education (CLE) webinar titled “Civil Trial Update & Board Certification Review 2021.” Joanne, a Board Certified Business Litigation Specialist and member of The Florida Bar’s Business Litigation Certification Committee, presented “Recent Developments in Business Litigation”, and discussed a variety of topics including the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade
Jones Foster Shareholder Robert W. Wilkins Serves as Panelist at Palm Beach County Bar Association Virtual Seminar
Jones Foster Litigation Shareholder Robert W. Wilkins served as a panelist at the Palm Beach County Bar Association (PBCBA) virtual seminar titled "ADR Now - What the Covid Are We Doing?” The seminar, presented by the organization’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Business Litigation Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committees, was comprised of several presentations by legal practitioners and industry professionals. Rob, the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group Leader, was
Jones Foster Serves as Proud Sponsor of Virtual Fundraiser for Local Legal Aid Society
Jones Foster is proud to have served as a sponsor of the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County’s live virtual fundraiser in support of the organization’s work to provide equal access to our judicial system to qualified and low-income residents and non-profits in Palm Beach County. The event, Lawyers on the Front Lines: Caring for Palm Beach County During the COVID Crisis, was live-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube and featured musical performances, videos, raffles, and an online
Jones Foster Shareholder David E. Bowers Discusses The SECURE Act and the Use of Trusts at ECEPC Virtual Luncheon
Shareholder David E. Bowers, head of Jones Foster’s Corporate & Tax and Private Wealth, Trusts & Estates practice groups, was the featured speaker at the East Coast Estate Planning Council’s first virtual luncheon of the season. David’s CLE-accredited presentation entitled “Use of Trusts After SECURE” was tailored to the audience of estate and tax planning attorneys, CPAs, CFPs, and trust officers and highlighted key considerations and consequences of The SECURE Act. He offered insight into required
Jones Foster Litigation Shareholder Steven J. Rothman Appointed to Prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates Board of Directors
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation Shareholder Steven J. Rothman has been named to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Palm Beach chapter Board of Directors, effective January 2021. “It will be an honor to serve the local chapter as a Board Member alongside some of the most accomplished lawyers in Palm Beach County. I look forward to actively supporting the important work of ABOTA.” In addition to Steve’s Board of Directors role, he currently serves on the Remote Jury Trials
Jones Foster Litigation Shareholder Sidney A. Stubbs Receives ‘Distinguished Leader’ Award from Daily Business Review
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation Shareholder and Former Chairman, Sid Stubbs, has been named a 2020 Distinguished Leader honoree by the Daily Business Review. The Daily Business Review’s annual Professional Excellence Awards recognizes exemplary members of the South Florida legal community in various areas of the law and relies upon extensive industry research to make its selections. An esteemed litigator and revered leader in the legal field, Mr. Stubbs has focused his practice in the
Jones Foster Expands Practice Groups with Two Attorneys
Jones Foster is pleased to announce the addition of two new attorneys, Laura D. Maxwell and Brittany E. Cobb, to the Firm’s West Palm Beach office. Laura Maxwell has joined the Real Estate practice group, while Brittany Cobb has joined the Firm’s Corporate & Tax and Private Wealth, Trusts & Estates practice groups. These hires denote the Firm’s resilience and commitment to its clients during a time of unprecedented adversity within the community and the nation. “Our continued emphasis on recruitment of
David E. Bowers, Featured Guest on Hall of Champions Florida Bar Tax Section Podcast
David E. Bowers, Corporate & Tax Practice Group Leader, was a featured guest on The Florida Bar Tax Section’s Hall of Champions Interview Series podcast. The purpose of the interview series is to “record and preserve the wisdom of lawyers like David who have meant so much to the development of tax law and policy in the State of Florida”, offering Tax Section members the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field. In the hour-long interview, David discusses his distinguished legal career and why the
Jones Foster Litigation Shareholder Steven J. Rothman Joins Prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation Shareholder, Steven Rothman, has been accepted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Membership in ABOTA is by invitation-only and is considered to be one of the most prestigious affiliations for trial attorneys. All members must meet a list of professional requirements as well as extol the virtues of civility, integrity, and professionalism. The local Palm Beach Chapter of ABOTA is comprised of only 107 select members of the legal
John C. Randolph Receives Proclamation from the Mayor of the Town of Palm Beach
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Land Use and Governmental Shareholder, John “Skip” Randolph, has received a Proclamation of the Mayor of the Town of Palm Beach, Gail Coniglio, in appreciation of his 40 years of service to the Town of Palm Beach. Mayor Coniglio proclaimed the date of December 11, 2019, a day of gratitude for his outstanding commitment to the community.Mr. Randolph began his service to the Town of Palm Beach on September 19, 1979, and during his tenure as Town Attorney, he
Scott G. Hawkins Reflects on Role as Former Florida Bar President
PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVES: SCOTT HAWKINS, 2011-12This article was first published on FloridaBar.org, October 10, 2019 As part of a project to document the history of The Florida Bar, the former presidents were asked to comment on the same three questions.Q: How would you like to be remembered as a lawyer and a former Bar president? Hawkins: The opportunity to serve as president of The Florida Bar was a much “richer” experience than I anticipated. Certainly, the opportunities to speak across the state