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Serving our clients’ evolving legal needs and exceeding their expectations is what matters most. We seek to not only be a trusted resource, but to understand their objectives and ambitions, fostering relationships that go beyond legal services. Full video: bit.ly/3SUC0zv

As Civics Liaison for the Federal Bar PBC Chapter, Natalie Nash coordinated another #CD3 program this October for West Boca High students, who presented mock oral arguments before U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Maynard. Michael Habib also joined as a volunteer attorney coach.

Attorneys Danielle Jakeman & Lucia DeFilippo were proud to represent Jones Foster at the @PBCHBA's Annual Justice LaBarga Gala. ✨The firm served as a sponsor of the event, which honors Florida Supreme Court Justice Jorge Labarga, the 1st Cuban American to serve as Chief Justice.

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is the perfect time to ensure your legal documents, financial accounts, beneficiary designations, and trusted decision-makers reflect your wishes. Our Private Wealth team shares considerations for your estate plan: bit.ly/3U5BRgI

Jones Foster land use attorney Peter Henn spoke at the 2026 @APAFlorida Planning Conference’s AICP Exam Preparation Workshop. An AICP-certified planner & @FAU_Planning dept. chair, Peter covered key planning law topics to help participants prepare for AICP certification. #FPC26

Congratulations to litigation attorney Michael Habib on his new leadership roles with the @federalbar at the national and local levels. Michael will contribute to initiatives that advance civics education and strengthen the federal legal community: bit.ly/4BdhU8s

Steve Rothman, Travis Foels & Danielle Jakeman secured a significant win for their client as Florida’s 4th DCA reversed punitive damages rulings against him in a case involving an alleged conspiracy to collect genetic material from a Palm Beach couple: bit.ly/4770w7s

We’re pleased to welcome Mary Byerley & Ryan Lantz as associates in our #WestPalmBeach office! Both @UFLaw graduates, Mary joins our Trust & Estate Litigation practice group while Ryan joins the Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution team.➡️Learn more: bit.ly/4hWYA6k

As Civics Liaison for the Federal Bar Association Palm Beach County Chapter, litigation attorney Natalie Nash recently coordinated a Civil Discourse & Difficult Decisions program for The King’s Academy to provide students an opportunity to put their pre-law studies into practice.

Jones Foster was proud to sponsor the @BDBPalmBeach Gala, where Chairman Scott Hawkins, a BDB board member, & attorneys Stephen Richman, Alex Parthemer, & Lucia DeFilippo represented the firm. We’re pleased to support the BDB’s work in strengthening our business community. 🌴✨

Congratulations to Lainey Francisco on her installation as president of the Federal Bar Association Palm Beach County Chapter!✨As president, Lainey will focus on creating more opportunities for in-person interaction among federal practitioners and judges: bit.ly/4yKsAck

We’re pleased to welcome Natalie Nash to Jones Foster’s Complex Litigation team. Following a clerkship with former Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman, Natalie brings federal court insight to her practice. Learn more: bit.ly/4xXRYvu #WestPalmBeach #UFLaw

Twenty-five years ago, individuals, families, & communities were forever changed by the events of 9-11-01. We remember the lives lost & those who feel their absence. We honor those who responded with courage & sacrifice and the survivors who carry the memories with them.

We are pleased to announce that @pbillustrated & @ObserverBoca have recognized Jones Foster attorneys on their respective 2026 "Top Lawyers" lists through peer review & independent research. Learn about these recognitions and our honorees: bit.ly/3UWL4rw #TopLawyers

We congratulate our 36 honorees recognized in The @BestLawyers in America, representing more than three-quarters of the firm's practicing attorneys. Chairman Scott Hawkins was named a Lawyer of the Year in Litigation – Environmental for #WestPalmBeach: bit.ly/4bWxnyK

On Aug. 25, attorney Robert Wilkins will speak during the Cybersecurity & Privacy Law session at the @wci360's 80th Annual Conference in Orlando. Rob will address cybersecurity risks, data protection strategies, ethical obligations & cyber insurance. ➡️ wci360.com/register

From the classroom to the courtroom, our 2026 summer associates, Michael Sauer & Parker Schlichte, spent the past 11 weeks working alongside our attorneys, contributing to client matters & exploring new areas of interest. Here's what they learned: bit.ly/4g2hasU

Jones Foster launches its Complex Trial Team, a defined subset of trial attorneys within the Complex Litigation practice group. Chaired by Steve Rothman, the team includes attorneys with substantial courtroom experience across a wide range of disputes: bit.ly/45k11tR

Congratulations to attorney Peter Henn, AICP, on his appointment as chair of @FloridaAtlantic’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning. A longtime senior instructor, Peter will continue teaching while serving as senior counsel at Jones Foster. More: bit.ly/4gaoML0

Private wealth & tax attorney Alex Parthemer co-authored an article in the Spring 2026 issue of @RPPTL_FL's ActionLine publication, examining Fla. Stat. §738.409 & Florida's updated rules for allocating postmortem IRA distributions to trusts. Learn more: ➡️bit.ly/4fVOG5b

Jones Foster was pleased to host a luncheon celebrating the PBCBA Advancing Opportunities Internship Program (AOIP) supporting attorney Michael Habib’s role as program co-chair. The AOIP provides law students with opportunities to gain experience & explore PBC's legal community.