Jones Foster's Scott G. Hawkins in Daily Business Review on DeSantis’ Judicial Appointments in Final Year

Jones Foster Chairman Scott G. Hawkins, a Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation attorney, was quoted as a legal source in a January 2026 article published by the Daily Business Review discussing the judicial vacancies that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may fill during the final year of his term.

Mr. Hawkins’ quote was featured in the subheadline of the article, where he notes that the coming year represents a significant moment for Florida courts:

“This is an interesting time for the Florida bench from the standpoint that Governor DeSantis is entering his last year,” said Hawkins, chairman at Jones Foster. “I think many regard most of his appointments in quite a favorable light. How he approaches this last year, it’ll be interesting to see.”

Read the full article: What Judicial Benches Does DeSantis Have to Fill in His Last Year as Florida's Governor?