Jones Foster, a commercial and private client law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, is proud to announce that Shareholder Alan J. Ciklin has been recognized by Florida Trend magazine as a Legal Elite NOTABLE Real Estate/Land Use Attorney in their September issue.
Alan is one of only 92 attorneys across the state to be named to this distinguished list, the first NOTABLE list for this practice area. According to Florida Trend, honorees were selected through a rigorous process that considered each attorney’s leadership in their field, professional excellence, mentorship, and dedication to civic and community service.
With more than four decades of experience, Alan has built a reputation as one of Florida’s leading land use, zoning, and real estate attorneys. He has represented developers, property owners, and financial institutions in complex and often high-profile matters that have helped shape the growth and development of South Florida. His extensive knowledge of governmental processes and ability to navigate intricate regulatory environments has been key to advancing major development projects while balancing community and environmental interests.
In addition, Alan has been consistently recognized by his peers for professional excellence, including repeated selection to Best Lawyers in America and Florida Super Lawyers. He has also served as a mentor to the next generation of attorneys, fostering the same values of professionalism and service that have guided his own distinguished career.
Florida Trend’s Legal Elite NOTABLE special sections shine a spotlight on attorneys who have set themselves apart through professional achievements, leadership, and service. The magazine is a leading source of Florida business news and reaches more than 270,000 executives, civic leaders, and government officials each month.
Alan Ciklin is co-chair of Jones Foster’s Land Use & Governmental Practice Group. Alan’s comprehensive knowledge of real estate, land use and zoning, and local municipalities benefits his clients throughout the process of financing, acquisition, comprehensive planning, and full-scale development of commercial properties and planned unit developments. He handles a wide range of issues involving zoning, code enforcement, and permitting, and represents his clients before governmental boards and at administrative agency hearings.
Notably, Alan served as Assistant Palm Beach County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, and Director of the Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning, and Building Department early in his career, and was instrumental in the development of Palm Beach County’s land use and zoning codes and its Comprehensive Plan.
Jones Foster is a full-service commercial and private client law firm headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in Palm Beach and Jupiter. Tracing its roots back to 1924, the firm has served as an integral part of South Florida’s growth and prosperity. Through a relentless pursuit of excellence, Jones Foster delivers original legal solutions that help clients, colleagues, and the community to move forward. A significant number of attorneys have received the designation of Board-Certified Specialist by The Florida Bar in their specific practice area. The firm’s practice groups include Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Corporate & Tax; Land Use & Governmental; Private Wealth, Wills, Trusts & Estates; Real Estate; and Trust & Estate Litigation. For more information, please visit www.jonesfoster.com.
