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Jones Foster Shareholder Theodore S. Kypreos Elected a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Jones Foster, a private and commercial law firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce that Trusts & Estates Litigation Shareholder Theodore S. Kypreos has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Mr. Kypreos was one of 35 Fellows elected nationwide following the College’s 2023 Fall Meeting and the only attorney from Florida in his class. To qualify for membership in ACTEC, an attorney must be nominated by an active Fellow as part of an
Jones Foster’s Michael J. Gore Elected Vice Chair of Palm Beach County Fair Housing/Equal Employment Board
Jones Foster, a private and commercial law firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce that Litigation Shareholder Michael J. Gore, LL.M., has been elected vice chair of the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Opportunity’s Fair Housing/Equal Employment Board by fellow board members to serve a one-year term. As vice chair, Mike will perform duties as the chair may assign in addition to calling board meetings and setting the agenda, presiding at board meetings, and signing subpoenas in the
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Time is Money: A Guide to Claiming Attorneys' Fees
Attorneys’ fees: Can you claim them? Are they reasonable? Here’s a cheat sheet.By Scott G. Hawkins, Brett T. Lashley, and Lainey W. Francisco When assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a case, counsel for plaintiffs and defendants—and third parties, where present—must evaluate whether they might be able to seek attorneys’ fees as a prevailing party. The risk of one’s client potentially being held responsible for an adversary’s fees, of course, is equally significant. It’s critical to consider these
Lesser Law Firm ranked in 2024 Best Law Firms ®
West Palm Beach, FL – Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is proud to announce that we’ve been included on the list of Best Law Firms in the Best Lawyers® rankings for the 14th consecutive year.Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC is ranked in Regional Tier 1 of the 2024 Best Law Firms in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Insurance Law. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from
Best Lawyers Names Jones Foster to 2024 'Best Law Firms' List
Jones Foster, a private and commercial law firm in West Palm Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as one of the 2024 "Best Law Firms" by Best Lawyers® for the West Palm Beach metropolitan area in 15 practice areas. The annual report rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that uses quantitative data, client surveys, and lawyer peer reviews resulting in a comprehensive guide of the top 5 percent of practicing attorneys in the United States. To be eligible for
Jones Foster Attorney Melissa C. Steen Joins FAWL in Love With GAL Committee
Jones Foster, a private and commercial law firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is proud to announce that attorney Melissa C. Steen, a member of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers Palm Beach County chapter, has been appointed to serve on the committee overseeing FAWL in Love With GAL, a mentorship project between the organization and the Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office (GAL) that serves children aging out of the dependency system. As part of her role in FAWL in Love With GAL, Ms.
Jones Foster Attorney Hanna B. Rubin Elected Secretary of Federal Bar Association PBC Chapter
Jones Foster, a private and commercial law firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Hanna B. Rubin has been elected Secretary by the members of the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Palm Beach County Chapter for the 2023-2024 term. Officers were sworn in by Senior Judge Kenneth A. Marra during a hybrid installation ceremony that also included a Q&A session with U.S. Magistrate Judge Eduardo I. Sanchez. As Secretary, Ms. Rubin will participate in board meetings
