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We congratulate our 36 attorney honorees recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, representing more than three-quarters of the firm's practicing attorneys. Only about 5% of lawyers in the market receive this honor, which is based on an extensive peer-review process. In addition, Chairman Scott Hawkins was named a 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Environmental for the West Palm Beach metro area, earning the highest overall peer feedback.

In The Florida Bar RPPTL Section's Spring 2026 edition of ActionLine, Jones Foster attorney Alexander M. Parthemer, LL.M., along with Sasha A. Klein, LL.M., of PwC US, and David S. Sennett, LL.M., Independent IRA Consultant, examine the revised allocation framework of Fla. Stat. § 738.409, including new definitions, calculation methods, and safe harbor provision, offering practical guidance for trustees navigating these complex fiduciary responsibilities.

Jones Foster attorneys combined their extensive knowledge and experience across practice areas to successfully represent the Town of Jupiter in a lawsuit regarding the Town’s right to create a fire department. The legal team included Shareholder and Land Use & Governmental Practice Group Co-Chair Thomas J. Baird, Town Attorney for the Town of Jupiter; litigation shareholders Travis J. Foels and Joanne M. O’Connor; and litigation attorneys Brett T. Lashley and Lainey W. Francisco.