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News - September 9, 2020

Jones Foster Expands Practice Groups with Two Attorneys

Jones Foster is pleased to announce the addition of two new attorneys, Laura D. Maxwell and Brittany E. Cobb, to the Firm’s West Palm Beach office.

Laura Maxwell has joined the Real Estate practice group, while Brittany Cobb has joined the Firm’s Corporate & Tax and Private Wealth, Trusts & Estates practice groups.

These hires denote the Firm’s resilience and commitment to its clients during a time of unprecedented adversity within the community and the nation. “Our continued emphasis on recruitment of new talent underscores the Firm’s focus on the future and positions us to best serve our clients’ evolving needs”, states Chairman, Larry B. Alexander. “Laura and Brittany are exceptionally talented young attorneys committed to the legal profession and eager to work alongside seasoned shareholders who have set a standard of excellence at Jones Foster for almost a century.”

Laura Maxwell focuses her practice on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and corporate transactions. Her experience in-house for a national real estate company provides her with a unique insight into the industry and enables her to best serve her clients in a broad range of matters. Laura received her J.D. from the Florida International University College of Law, where she ranked in the top one percent of her class and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Torts, Contracts, Civil Procedure, Legal Skills and Values, and Constitutional Law.

Brittany Cobb advises clients on legal matters including corporate and individual tax planning and gained valuable experience working for a national tax and business consultancy. Brittany received her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and is actively involved in the Tax Section and the Diversity and Inclusion Section of The Florida Bar. While earning her J.D. at Florida State University College of Law, Brittany served as a Legislative Intern for the Florida House of Representatives Appropriations Committee.

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. 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.