Best Lawyers in America Names Jones Foster Attorneys in 2025 Legal Guide

Jones Foster, a 100-year-old private and commercial law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, Florida, is proud to announce that nearly 90% of the firm’s eligible attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 edition, including several attorneys who earned first-time recognition in the annual guide and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list.

The Best Lawyers in America® is a prestigious legal peer-review publication that recognizes the top 6% of practicing lawyers in the nation. The guide of exceptional attorneys is the result of exhaustive peer-review surveys of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.

Chairman Scott G. Hawkins was named a 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Environmental and Litigation – Land Use and Zoning for the West Palm Beach metro area. To receive this honor, individual attorneys must garner the highest overall peer feedback. Only one lawyer is recognized for each practice area and location.

In addition, shareholders Travis J. Foels, Spencer S. Keyser, Zachary M. Rothman and attorneys Carlee G. Mattison and Melissa C. Steen were again named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, while attorneys Alexander L. Brams, Lainey W. Francisco, Brett T. Lashley, Hanna B. Rubin, and Matthew L. Worsham are new to the list. The Ones to Watch® list recognizes outstanding professional excellence early in their career.

The following attorneys were named in their respective practice areas for the West Palm Beach metro area:

• Larry B. Alexander, Real Estate Law
• L. Benton Alexander, Jr., Real Estate Law
• Thomas J. Baird, Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law
• Genny Bernstein, Elder Law, Trusts and Estates
• David E. Bowers, Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
• Alan J. Ciklin, Real Estate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law
• Robert L. Crane, Real Estate Law
• Mark H. Dahlmeier, Real Estate Law
• Michael J. Gore, Commercial Litigation
• Scott G. Hawkins, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Environmental, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Real Estate
• Peter S. Holton, Real Estate Law
• Stanley D. Klett, Jr., Commercial Litigation, Mediation
• Theodore S. Kypreos, Litigation – Trusts and Estates
• Joanne M. O’Connor, Commercial Litigation
• John C. “Skip” Randolph, Litigation – Municipal, Municipal Law
• Steven J. Rothman, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Peter A. Sachs, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Trusts and Estates
• William G. Smith, Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates
• Roberto M. Vargas, Commercial Litigation
• H. Adams Weaver, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
• Robert W. Wilkins, Commercial Litigation.

In addition, the following attorneys were recognized on the 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list in their respective practice areas for the West Palm Beach metro area:

• Alexander L. Brams, Litigation - Trusts and Estates
• Travis J. Foels, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate
• Lainey W. Francisco, Commercial Litigation
• Spencer S. Keyser, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
• Brett T. Lashley, Commercial Litigation
• Carlee G. Mattison, Real Estate Law
• Zachary M. Rothman, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates
• Hanna B. Rubin, Commercial Litigation
• Melissa C. Steen, Litigation - Trusts and Estates
• Matthew L. Worsham, Litigation - Trusts and Estates

About Jones Foster
Jones Foster is celebrating its Centennial year as a full-service commercial and private client law firm headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in Palm Beach and Jupiter. Tracing its roots back to 1924, the firm has served as an integral part of South Florida’s growth and prosperity. Through a relentless pursuit of excellence, Jones Foster delivers original legal solutions that help clients, colleagues, and the community to move forward. A significant number of attorneys have received the designation of Board-Certified Specialist by The Florida Bar in their specific practice area. The firm’s practice groups include Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Corporate & Tax; Land Use & Governmental; Private Wealth, Wills, Trusts & Estates; Real Estate; and Trust & Estate Litigation. For more information, please visit www.jonesfoster.com.