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Jones Foster Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

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 nearly half of the firm’s shareholders and senior counsel have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Florida Super Lawyers, a prestigious list that recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in the state.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and evaluations across 12 indicators of professional excellence.

Attorneys who received the highest point totals during the selection process are further recognized on Super Lawyers’ Top Lists where notably, Vice Chair Theodore S. Kypreos ranked on the Top 100: Florida and Top 100: Miami lists.

Several of the firm’s associates were also recognized as Florida Rising Stars, a distinction given to just 2.5% of eligible lawyers under the age of 40 or in practice for 10 years or less in the state. New to the list this year are attorneys Carlee G. Mattison, Alexander M. Parthemer, Melissa C. Steen, and Matthew L. Worsham.

The following attorneys were named Super Lawyers' and Rising Stars' honorees in the listed practice areas:

Genny Bernstein | Shareholder
Elder Law

Genny Bernstein, West Palm Beach Elder Law Attorney

David E. Bowers | Shareholder
Business/Corporate

David Bowers, West Palm Beach Tax Attorney

Scott G. Hawkins | Chairman
Business Litigation

Scott Hawkins, West Palm Beach Business Litigation Attorney

Stanley D. Klett, Jr. | Senior Counsel
Business Litigation

Stanley D Klett Jr, Jupiter Business Litigation Attorney

Theodore S. Kypreos | Vice Chair
The Top 100: Florida
The Top 100: Miami
Estate & Trust Litigation

Theodore Kypreos, West Palm Beach Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

Joanne M. O’Connor | Board Member & Shareholder
Business Litigation

Joanne O'Connor, Jones Foster West Palm Beach Litigation Attorney

Steven J. Rothman | Board Member & Shareholder
Personal Injury General: Defense

Steven Rothman, West Palm Beach Litigation and Trial Attorney

Peter A. Sachs | Shareholder
Estate & Trust Litigation

Peter Sachs, West Palm Beach Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

Sidney A. Stubbs | Of Counsel
Business Litigation

Sid Stubbs, Litigation Attorney at Jones Foster

Roberto M. Vargas | Shareholder
Business Litigation

Roberto Vargas, West Palm Beach Litigation Attorney

Robert W. Wilkins | Shareholder
Business Litigation

Robert Wilkins, Business Litigation Attorney in West Palm Beach

Rising Stars:

Alexander L. Brams | Shareholder
Estate & Trust Litigation

Alex Brams, West Palm Beach Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

Travis J. Foels | Shareholder
Personal Injury General: Defense

Travis Foels, West Palm Beach Litigation and Trial Attorney

Brett T. Lashley | Associate
Civil Litigation: Defense

Brett Lashley, Jupiter Litigation and Land Use Attorney

Carlee G. Mattison | Associate
Real Estate

Carlee Mattison, Jupiter, Florida, Real Estate Attorney

Alexander M. Parthemer | Associate
Estate & Probate

Alexander Parthemer, West Palm Beach Estate Planning and Tax Attorney

Zachary M. Rothman | Shareholder
Estate & Trust Litigation

Zachary Rothman, West Palm Beach Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

Melissa C. Steen | Associate
Estate & Trust Litigation

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

Matthew L. Worsham | Associate
Estate & Trust Litigation

Matthew Worsham, West Palm Beach Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

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.