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 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 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 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
