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News - July 10, 2025

Jones Foster Attorneys Expand Leadership Roles in Local and State Bar Associations

Jones Foster is pleased to announce numerous appointments and reappointments for its attorneys in state and local bar association leadership roles for the 2025-2026 term.

For more than a century, Jones Foster attorneys have played an vital role in shaping the legal landscape through active engagement in local and state bar associations and standing committees. Our attorneys’ involvement spans Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties.

The following appointments and leadership roles reflect not only our attorneys’ deep commitment to the legal profession but also their dedication to fostering excellence, mentorship, and meaningful progress within the legal community.

Alexander L. Brams | Trust & Estate Litigation Shareholder

Palm Beach County Bar Association
-Estate/Probate CLE Committee
-Board Member, Young Lawyers Section

Alex Brams, West Palm Beach Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

Genny Bernstein | Elder Law Shareholder

The Florida Bar
Elder Law Section

-Chair of the Publication Committee
-Editor of The Advocate, a Florida Bar Elder Law Section Publication

Genny Bernstein, West Palm Beach Elder Law Attorney

Travis J. Foels | Litigation Shareholder

The Florida Bar
-Florida Bar Journal/News Editorial Board

Palm Beach County Bar Association

-Business Litigation CLE Committee

Travis Foels 3656 copy web

Spencer S. Keyser | Litigation Shareholder

Palm Beach County Bar Association
-Civil Practice Committee
-Board Member, Young Lawyers Section

Spencer Keyser 6742 copy web

Joanne M. O’Connor | Litigation Shareholder

Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Co-Chair, Diversity Internship Program (DIP) of the Committee for Diversity & Inclusion

Joanne O'Connor, West Palm Beach Litigation Attorney

Zachary M. Rothman | Trust & Estate Litigation Shareholder

The Florida Bar
- Committee on Professionalism
- Civil Procedure Rules Committee
- Probate Rules Committee
- Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Committee
- Undue Influence Codification Subcommittee

Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Chair, Probate/Guardianship Practice Committee
- Guardianship Education Committee
- Estate/Probate CLE Committee

Zach Rothman 5302 copy web

Roberto M. Vargas | Litigation Shareholder

The Florida Bar
-Eminent Domain Committee

Rob Vargas

Robert W. Wilkins | Litigation Shareholder

The Florida Bar
- Cybersecurity & Privacy Law Committee
- Chair, Planning Subcommittee of the Cybersecurity & Privacy Law Committee

Rob Wilkins 3138 copy web V3

Kevin T. Lamb | Senior Counsel, Corporate & Real Estate

The Florida Bar
-Senior Lawyers Committee

Kevin Lamb

Lucia E. DeFilippo | Trust & Estate Litigation Associate

Palm Beach County Bar Association
-Estate/Probate CLE Committee

Lucia De Filippo 7071 copy web

Lainey W. Francisco | Land Use and Litigation Associate

St. Lucie Bar Association
-Elected President of the Bar

Lainey Williams Francisco 0026 copy web

Michael B. Habib | Litigation Associate

Palm Beach County Bar Association
-Civic Practice Committee
-Committee for Diversity & Inclusion

Michael Habib, West Palm Beach Litigation Attorney at Jones Foster

Brett T. Lashley | Governmental and Litigation Associate

Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Local Government and Land Use Committee

Brett Lashley, West Palm Beach Litigation Attorney

Alexander M. Parthemer | Private Wealth and Tax Associate

The Florida Bar
Tax Section
- Legislative & Regulations Committee
- New Tax Lawyers Committee
- Sponsorship Committee

Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
- Principal & Income Committee

Alexander Parthemer, West Palm Beach Estate Planning and Tax Attorney

Melissa C. Steen | Trust & Estate Litigation Associate

Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Judicial Relations Committee
- Membership Committee

Melissa Steen 6284 copy web

Richard C. Vaughan | Private Wealth and Tax Associate

The Florida Bar
Tax Section
- Selected by Review Committee: Fellow, New Tax Lawyers’ Fellowship Program
- New Tax Lawyers Committee

Richard Vaughan 4687 copy web

Matthew L. Worsham | Trust & Estate Litigation Associate

The Florida Bar
Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
- At-Large Member of the 19th Judicial Circuit, Probate & Trust Law Division
- Executive Council

Martin County Bar Association
- Social Co-Chair of the Bar
- Chair, Wills, Trusts & Estates Committee

Matthew Worsham 3500 copy web

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.