Best Lawyers in America Recognizes Jones Foster Attorneys in 2024 Edition
Jones Foster, a private and commercial law firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is proud to announce nearly 75% of the firm’s eligible attorneys were named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 edition, including several attorneys who earned first-time recognition in the annual guide and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list.
The Best Lawyers in America is a prestigious legal peer-review publication that recognizes the top 6% of practicing lawyers in the nation. The guide of exceptional attorneys is the result of exhaustive peer-review surveys of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
Vice Chair and Litigation Shareholder Scott G. Hawkins was named “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Intellectual Property for the West Palm Beach metro area. To receive this honor, individual attorneys must garner the highest overall peer feedback. Only one lawyer is recognized for each practice area and location.
Spencer S. Keyser and Zachary M. Rothman were named again to this year’s Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America and new to the list are Travis J. Foels, Melissa C. Steen, and Carlee G. Mattison. The Ones to Watch® list recognizes outstanding professional excellence early in their career.
The following attorneys were named in their respective practice areas for the West Palm Beach metro area:
Best Lawyers in America® 2024
Scott G. Hawkins | Vice Chair
Lawyer of the Year | Litigation - Intellectual Property, West Palm Beach
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Environmental
Litigation – Intellectual Property
Litigation – Land Use and Zoning
Litigation – Real Estate
Larry B. Alexander | Chairman
Real Estate Law
L. Benton "Ben" Alexander, Jr. | Shareholder
Real Estate Law
Thomas J. Baird | Shareholder
Land Use and Zoning Law
Municipal Law
Genny Bernstein | Senior Counsel
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
Robert L. Crane | Senior Counsel
Real Estate Law
Mark H. Dahlmeier | Shareholder
Real Estate Law
Peter S. Holton | Shareholder
Real Estate Law
Stanley D. Klett, Jr. | Senior Counsel
Commercial Litigation
Theodore S. Kypreos | Shareholder
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Joanne M. O'Connor | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
John C. "Skip" Randolph | Shareholder
Litigation - Municipal
Municipal Law
Steven J. Rothman | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Peter A. Sachs | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
William G. Smith | Shareholder
Corporate Law
Trusts and Estates
Roberto M. Vargas | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
H. Adams Weaver | Of Counsel
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Robert W. Wilkins | Shareholder
Commercial Litigation
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2024
Travis J. Foels | Associate
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Real Estate
Spencer S. Keyser | Associate
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Carlee G. Mattison | Associate
Real Estate Law
Zachary M. Rothman | Associate
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Trusts and Estates
Melissa C. Steen | Associate
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
About Jones Foster
Jones Foster is a commercial and private client law firm headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Established in 1924, the firm has served as an integral part of South Florida’s growth and prosperity for nearly a century. Through a relentless pursuit of excellence, Jones Foster delivers original legal solutions that help clients, colleagues, and the community to move forward. Notably, the majority of the firm’s Shareholders have received the designation of Board-Certified Specialist by The Florida Bar in their specific practice area. The firm’s attorneys focus their practice in Real Estate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Private Wealth, Trusts & Estates, Corporate & Tax, and Land Use & Governmental. For more information, please visit www.jonesfoster.com.