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Serving our clients’ evolving legal needs and exceeding their expectations is what matters most. We seek to not only be a trusted resource, but to understand their objectives and ambitions, fostering relationships that go beyond legal services. Full video: bit.ly/3SUC0zv

Land use attorney Peter Henn, AICP, is sharing insights in a new @plnzcourses seminar, “Federal Takings Law: Balancing Private Property Rights with the Public Interest,” exploring how the U.S. Constitution & federal takings law shape planning. Learn more: bit.ly/4bDZiSX

Jones Foster was a sponsor of the @PBCBarPrez 2026 Bench Bar Conference, where Spencer Keyser and Brett Lashley moderated a session on updates to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Joanne O’Connor also presented on the Public Records Act & Sunshine Law in the digital area.

We are proud to announce that Litigation Shareholder Travis Foels has been name to the prestigious @UF #40GatorsUnder40! 🐊🏆✨ A double #Gator, Travis is one of 9 @ufalumni honored from the @UF_CLAS and the only @UFLaw attorney recognized in this year's Class. Congrats, Travis!

We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join our accomplished #RealEstate practice group. 📍Location: #WestPalmBeach 📚Experience: 3-5 years of commercial & residential real estate transactions Learn more about the role & our dynamic team: bit.ly/4rTciea #hiring

Attorney Richard Vaughan served as a featured panelist along with several other industry leaders at the East Coast Estate Planning Council's Dinner Meeting, where he presented on developments in the One Big Beautiful Bill, highlighting key changes impacting charitable giving.

We are proud to sponsor the 2026 @PBCBarPrez Bench Bar and of our attorneys' involvement: ➡️Joanne O'Connor will present on Sunshine Law & Public Records Act compliance at the Local Gov't & Land Use Session ➡️Spencer Keyser & Brett Lashley will co-chair the Civil Practice Session

Jones Foster attorney Skip Randolph has led the Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews for nearly three decades as Chairman. Congratulations to this year’s honoree, Dave Aronberg, former Palm Beach County State Attorney, recognized for his public service and justice.

We’re proud to share that Zachary Rothman has been appointed to @TheFlaBar's Joint Eldercaring Subcommittee. In this role, he’ll help develop court rules for eldercaring coordinators under §44.407—advancing protections for seniors across Florida.#PartnersInProgress

Welcome to the Century Club, @MiamiLawSchool! Litigation attorney Michael Habib joined fellow alumni in Palm Beach County for University of Miami School of Law’s Law 100 Tour, celebrating 100 years of excellence. #PartnersInProgress #UMiami #MiamiLaw100

In an interview featured in Capital Analytics Associates' Invest: Palm Beach annual publication, Chairman Scott Hawkins shares his perspective on firm milestones, navigating modern challenges, and what's shaping the #SouthFlorida legal market: bit.ly/4ckqU1d

Attorney Richard Vaughan was the featured speaker at the Planned Giving Council of PBC’s February Breakfast Meeting, where he shared 2026 charitable giving updates, including Florida's foreign donor ban & a new proposed Honest Services Registry rule. More: bit.ly/4rSoKL3

The One Big Beautiful Bill has reshaped estate & tax planning for individuals, trusts & estates. In the @fltaxlawyers Section Bulletin, Alex Parthemer & Mark Parthemer break down the key changes and opportunities to know for long-term planning. Learn more: bit.ly/3O3tf6Q

Trust & Estate Litigation attorney Mel O’Neill recently served as a featured speaker for @RPPTL_FL's One Step at a Time Series: Estate Planning 101 CLE where she covered the fundamentals of properly executing a will under Florida law. Watch on demand: bit.ly/4rGhJNd

We congratulate Lainey Francisco on her selection to the @FlaFarmBureau Federation's Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Class 11. Lainey & her husband will represent District 7 in this statewide program bringing together emerging leaders in agriculture: bit.ly/4kn4ONU

Rob Vargas was presented with the @HomeSafeFla Hero Award at the Classic Rock & Roll Party, which raised more than $750Kto support victims of child abuse & domestic violence. As Board President, Rob’s leadership has advanced HomeSafe’s impact since 2009: bit.ly/4k9PTWX

🎉Congratulations to Lainey Francisco on graduating from the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership St. Lucie Class 42! As part of the program, Lainey explored key community sectors through immersive site visits & discussions with local leaders: bit.ly/3LKT0rP

We congratulate Jupiter Town Attorney Tom Baird on negotiating on behalf of the Town of Jupiter a landmark settlement that will preserve more than half of the historic 10-acre Suni Sands site for public use after more than two years of mediation. Read the full story. 📰

We are proud to announce that Steve Rothman has been re-elected to the Board of Directors; Zack Rothman has been elevated to an officer; and Brett Lashley has been appointed a shareholder of the firm following the Annual Shareholders Meeting. Learn more: bit.ly/4bIJmjT

Our #PalmBeach office is on the move — just down Royal Palm Way.🌴The new location at 240 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200, will now offer expanded legal services on the island, including estate & tax planning, in addition to our Real Estate practice. Learn more: bit.ly/49DwWY8

Florida homestead protections can create costly surprises if you don't know the traps. As contributing authors in Palm Beach Daily News' PBCEPC Estate Planning Supplement, attorneys Richard Vaughan & Bill Smith outline hidden pitfalls & how to avoid them: bit.ly/4szd68K