Jones Foster

As our Centennial year draws to a close, we are reminded that people are at the heart of everything we do. We are grateful for our colleagues who continue to inspire us; our clients who have entrusted us with their most important matters; and our distinguished predecessors who laid the foundation for what our firm has become. We invite you to watch our full Celebrating a Century video, a tribute to our past and a look toward the future. This extraordinary milestone wouldn’t have been possible without you. #partnersinprogress #JF100 #historyofexcellence #westpalmbeach #palmbeachcounty #floridalawyers #legalservices

Litigation shareholder Joanne O'Connor was appointed by Chief U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga to serve on a merit selection panel for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The panel was tasked with considering the reappointment of Magistrate Judge Shaniek M. Maynard to the bench. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kANt3I

Jones Foster shareholder and Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law attorney Genny Bernstein recently spoke with Kiplinger about the pitfalls of the probate process and how to avoid delays or conflict in distributing assets to beneficiaries. Read the full article to learn more: https://bit.ly/3Dt83lA #partnersinprogress #estateplanning #willsandtrusts #trustsandestates #probate

Jones Foster was proud to be a Grand Sponsor of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers Palm Beach County Chapter’s Justice Barbara Pariente Judicial Reception where litigation shareholder Joanne O'Connor (3rd from right) served as co-chair of the event. The annual reception named for Barbara Pariente, former chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court, recognizes esteemed members of the local bench who go above and beyond to promote the values of FAWL. Also representing Jones Foster at the event were PBC FAWL members (from left to right) Lucia DeFilippo, Grant Writing Committee Chair Hanna Rubin, Lainey Francisco, Dallas Dorosy, and Melissa C. Steen, a member of the FAWL in Love With GAL Committee. #partnersinprogress #leadership #womeninlaw #pbcfawl #westpalmbeach #palmbeachcounty

Ready to Play Ball! ⚾ We are proud to have shared in the Town of Jupiter’s Centennial Celebration 💯 this past weekend at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium where Jupiter Mayor Jim Kuretski and Jones Foster Shareholder Thomas J. Baird, Jupiter Town Attorney, threw the first pitch of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals game as part of Major League Baseball (MLB) #SpringTraining in Florida. Jones Foster’s longstanding relationship with the Town of Jupiter spans a century, with Mayor Kuretski recognizing our Centennial last year with a Town Proclamation. Tom Baird, a Florida Bar Board Certified City, County & Local Government attorney, has proudly served as Jupiter’s Town Attorney for over 30 years and is a dedicated member of Roger Dean Stadium’s Advisory Board. #partnersinprogress #TownofJupiter #JupiterFL #Jupiter100 #UniquelyJupiter #MLB #Baseball

Jones Foster is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3 to 5 years of commercial litigation experience to join our expanding Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. 📍 Location: West Palm Beach 📚 Strong knowledge of: contracts, real property, employment law, municipal law, complex class actions, and business torts Learn more about the role, our dynamic team of attorneys, and the firm’s deep roots in #PalmBeachCounty: https://bit.ly/4i9uNWA #partnersinprogress #hiring #litigation #litigationattorney #palmbeachcountyjobs #southfloridajobs #legalcareers

Has it been a while since you reviewed your financial protection strategies? If so, your assets could be at risk. On Wednesday, February 26, Jones Foster private wealth and tax attorney Alexander Parthemer, LL.M., will serve as the guest speaker at a luncheon seminar hosted by the West Palm Beach Prudential Financial team as part of an ongoing series offering actionable steps to securing assets and cultivating a comprehensive estate plan. Alex will discuss: ✅ Essential tools for protecting your wealth from unexpected risks ✅ Financial products in Florida that are exempt from creditors ✅ The unique advantages of being a Florida resident 📅 Register here: https://bit.ly/3EpFBRG #partnersinprogress #estateplanning #wealthmanagement #floridalaw #protectyourlegacy #palmbeachcounty

The Corporate Transparency Act (#CTA) has taken businesses on a legal rollercoaster of unexpected twists and turns as courts, regulators, and lawmakers continue to debate the law’s constitutionality and implementation. 🎢 The latest twist? On Feb. 17, 2025, a federal judge lifted the last nationwide injunction, reinstating Beneficial Ownership Information (#BOI) reporting requirements. The next day, FinCEN extended the filing deadline to March 21, 2025, giving businesses a brief window to comply. With BOI reporting back in effect, private wealth and tax attorney Alexander Parthemer breaks down FinCEN’s new guidance, compliance requirements, and what businesses should watch for amidst the bumpy ride. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ibNkkX #partnersinprogress #corporatetransparencyact #CTAupdate #CTAcompliance #FINCEN #BOIreporting #legalupdates

Congratulations to litigation attorney Brett Lashley who was selected to participate along with other young professionals in the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches' Leadership West Palm Beach 2025 Class. The program recently kicked off Day 1 of its behind-the-scenes look at the City’s inner workings, which included a tour of downtown areas and a discussion with local leaders. The course is designed to connect class members with leaders across local public, private, and nonprofit organizations and agencies to inform and educate these future leaders on ways they may contribute to the betterment of the community. #partnersinprogress #leadership #westpalmbeach #palmbeachcounty

We congratulate litigation attorney Lainey Francisco on her selection to the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership St. Lucie Class 42. Lainey along with fellow members recently participated in the program’s “History Day,” which included a tour of the St. Lucie County Regional History Center and a lecture on Zora Neale Hurston’s Fort Pierce legacy. Leadership St. Lucie is focused on cultivating proactive community leaders by exposing class participants to new opportunities and current challenges facing the region. #partnersinprogress #leadership #stluciecounty #portstlucie #fortpierce