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Jones Foster Attorneys Named to 2026 'Top Lawyers' Lists

Jones Foster, a commercial and private client law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, Florida, is pleased to announce that the firm’s attorneys have been recognized on two 2026 “Top Lawyers” lists published by local media outlets.

Palm Beach Media Group has named more than half of the firm’s attorneys to its 2026 “Top Lawyers” list, with representation across the firm’s six core practice groups. The 2026 honorees, who are featured in Palm Beach Illustrated’s September issue, were selected through a peer-review survey conducted by Palm Beach Media Group and Professional Research Services. Practicing attorneys are invited to identify lawyers they regard as outstanding in their respective practice areas. Attorneys who receive the most votes among eligible nominees earn a place on the annual list.

The Boca Raton Observer magazine has recognized L. Ben Alexander, Jr. for Real Estate Law and Thomas J. Baird for Government and Administrative Law in its 2026 “Top Lawyers” legal directory. The annual guide features a curated selection of the most distinguished attorneys in South Florida through an exclusive peer-nomination process conducted by DataJoe, a leading research firm. The directory is published on The Boca Raton Observer’s website.

Jones Foster’s 2026 honorees are listed below by publication and practice area:

Larry B. Alexander | Shareholder

Real Estate Law, Palm Beach Illustrated

Larry Alexander, West Palm Beach Real Estate Attorney

L. Ben Alexander, Jr. | Shareholder

Real Estate Law, Palm Beach Illustrated
Real Estate Law, The Boca Raton Observer

Ben Alexander, Palm Beach Real Estate Attorney

Thomas J. Baird | Shareholder

Land Use and Zoning Law, Palm Beach Illustrated
Government and Administrative Law, The Boca Raton Observer

Thomas Baird, Jupiter Florida Land Use and Municipal Law Attorney

Genny Bernstein | Shareholder

Elder Law, Palm Beach Illustrated
Trusts and Estates, Palm Beach Illustrated

Genny Bernstein, West Palm Beach Elder Law Attorney

David E. Bowers | Shareholder

Tax Law, Palm Beach Illustrated

David Bowers, West Palm Beach Tax Attorney

Alexander L. Brams | Shareholder

Trusts and Estates, Palm Beach Illustrated

Alex Brams, West Palm Beach Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

Alan J. Ciklin | Shareholder

Land Use and Zoning Law, Palm Beach Illustrated

Alan Ciklin, West Palm Beach Land Use and Real Estate Attorney

Mark H. Dahlmeier | Shareholder

Real Estate Law, Palm Beach Illustrated

Mark Dahlmeier, West Palm Beach Real Estate Attorney

Travis J. Foels | Shareholder

Commercial Litigation, Palm Beach Illustrated

Travis Foels, West Palm Beach Litigation and Trial Attorney

Lainey W. Francisco | Associate

Commercial Litigation, Palm Beach Illustrated

Lainey Williams Francisco, West Palm Beach Litigation and Land Use Attorney

Michael J. Gore | Shareholder

Commercial Litigation, Palm Beach Illustrated

Michael Gore, West Palm Beach Litigation and Employment Law Attorney

Scott G. Hawkins | Chairman

Business Litigation, Palm Beach Illustrated

Scott Hawkins, West Palm Beach Business Litigation Attorney

Rachel L. Hersey | Associate

Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Palm Beach Illustrated

Rachel Hersey, West Palm Beach Corporate Attorney

Peter S. Holton | Shareholder

Real Estate Law, Palm Beach Illustrated

Peter Holton, Real Estate Attorney at Jones Foster in West Palm Beach

Spencer S. Keyser | Shareholder

Personal Injury Litigation, Palm Beach Illustrated

Spencer Keyser, West Palm Beach Litigation Attorney

Theodore S. Kypreos | Vice Chair

Trusts and Estates, Palm Beach Illustrated

Theodore Kypreos, West Palm Beach Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

Kevin T. Lamb | Senior Counsel

Business/Corporate, Palm Beach Illustrated

Kevin Lamb, West Palm Beach Corporate Attorney

Carlee G. Mattison | Associate

Real Estate Law, Palm Beach Illustrated

Carlee Mattison, Jupiter, Florida, Real Estate Attorney

Scott L. McMullen | Shareholder

Real Estate Law, Palm Beach Illustrated

Scott McMullen, Jupiter Florida Real Estate Attorney

Joanne M. O'Connor | Shareholder

Business Litigation, Palm Beach Illustrated

Joanne O'Connor, West Palm Beach Business Litigation Attorney

Melissa C. O'Neill | Associate

Trusts and Estates, Palm Beach Illustrated

Melissa O'Neill (formerly Melissa Steen), West Palm Beach Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

Alexander M. Parthemer | Associate

Tax Law, Palm Beach Illustrated

Alexander Parthemer, West Palm Beach Estate Planning and Tax Attorney

Stephen C. Richman | Shareholder

Legal Malpractice Law, Palm Beach Illustrated

Stephen Richman, West Palm Beach Litigation Attorney

Steven J. Rothman | Shareholder

Personal Injury Litigation, Palm Beach Illustrated

Steven Rothman, West Palm Beach Litigation and Trial Attorney

Zachary M. Rothman | Shareholder

Trusts and Estates, Palm Beach Illustrated

Zachary Rothman, West Palm Beach Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

Peter A. Sachs | Shareholder

Trusts and Estates, Palm Beach Illustrated

Peter Sachs, West Palm Beach Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

William G. Smith | Shareholder

Tax Law, Palm Beach Illustrated
Trusts and Estates, Palm Beach Illustrated

Bill Smith, West Palm Beach Estate Planning and Tax Attorney

Roberto M. Vargas | Shareholder

Commercial Litigation, Palm Beach Illustrated

Roberto Vargas, West Palm Beach Litigation Attorney

Robert W. Wilkins | Shareholder

Commercial Litigation, Palm Beach Illustrated

Robert Wilkins, West Palm Beach Business Litigation Attorney

About Jones Foster

Jones Foster is celebrating its Centennial year as 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.