Majority of Jones Foster Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Legal Guide
Jones Foster, a commercial and private client law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, Florida, is proud to announce that the majority of the firm’s attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition. This year’s guide also marks first-time recognition for several of the firm’s associates in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 list, highlighting the firm’s legal excellence across four generations.
The Best Lawyers in America® is a highly regarded peer-review publication that honors the top 5% of practicing attorneys nationwide. The distinction is earned based on peer feedback, with presently recognized lawyers evaluating the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographic and practice areas.
Several attorneys earned recognition in new practice areas for the West Palm Beach metro, including Michael J. Gore for Litigation – Construction; Stanley D. Klett, Jr., for Arbitration; Kevin T. Lamb, for Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Scott L. McMullen for Real Estate Law; and William G. Smith for Tax Law.
The firm also saw associates newly named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list, including John J. Campo, Alexander M. Parthemer, Melanie R. Skenian, and Richard C. Vaughan. This list recognizes outstanding professional excellence early in an attorney’s career. In addition, Spencer S. Keyser and Zachary M. Rothman were elevated from Ones to Watch® to the flagship Best Lawyers in America® guide.
The following attorneys were named in their respective practice areas for the West Palm Beach metro area:
L. Benton Alexander, Jr. | Shareholder
Real Estate Law
Thomas J. Baird | Shareholder
Land Use and Zoning
Municipal Law
Genny Bernstein | Shareholder
Elder Law
Trusts and Estates
David E. Bowers | Shareholder
Corporate Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
Alan J. Ciklin | Shareholder
Real Estate Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
Robert L. Crane | Senior Counsel
Real Estate Law
Mark H. Dahlmeier | Shareholder
Real Estate Law
Michael J. Gore | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Construction
Scott G. Hawkins | Chairman
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Environmental
Litigation – Intellectual Property
Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
Litigation – Real Estate
Peter S. Holton | Shareholder
Real Estate Law
Spencer S. Keyser | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
Stanley D. Klett, Jr. | Senior Counsel
Arbitration
Commercial Litigation
Mediation
Theodore S. Kypreos | Vice Chair
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Kevin T. Lamb | Senior Counsel
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Scott L. McMullen | Shareholder
Real Estate Law
Joanne M. O'Connor | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
John C. Randolph | Of Counsel
Litigation - Municipal
Municipal Law
Steven J. Rothman | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Zachary M. Rothman | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Peter A. Sachs | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Trusts and Estate
William G. Smith | Shareholder
Corporate Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
Roberto M. Vargas | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
Robert W. Wilkins | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026
Alexander L. Brams | Shareholder
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
John J. Campo | Associate
Real Estate Law
Travis J. Foels | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Real Estate
Lainey W. Francisco | Associate
Commercial Litigation
Brett T. Lashley | Associate
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Real Estate
Carlee G. Mattison | Associate
Real Estate Law
Melissa C. O'Neill | Associate
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Alexander M. Parthemer | Associate
Trusts and Estates
Melanie R. Skenian | Associate
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Richard C. Vaughan | Associate
Trusts and Estates
Matthew L. Worsham | Associate
About Jones Foster
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.