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Jones Foster Expands West Palm Beach Complex Litigation Team with Two Attorneys
Jones Foster, a full-service commercial and private client law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, Florida, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group with the addition of two new attorneys.Michael B. Habib and Peter J. Sitaras join Jones Foster as associates in its West Palm Beach office. “Our firm’s growth has always been incremental and intentional, and the addition of Michael and Peter positions us well to maintain our
American Humane Society Hosts Pups4Patriots™ Dinner Dance
American Humane Society Honors Lois Pope with Global Humanitarian Medal at Prestigious Dinner Dance GalaThe evening was a heartfelt tribute to service and sacrifice, filled with inspiration and hope for our nation’s heroes. Palm Beach, FL – At this year’s prestigious Pups4Patriots™ Dinner Dance, held at the exclusive Club Colette in Palm Beach, the American Humane Society proudly honored Lois Pope with the Global Humanitarian Medal. Lois Pope’s dedication to veterans, service dogs, and military working
MPFI Partners With Thorlabs to Pioneer Transformative Imaging Technology
The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) is teaming up with Thorlabs to push the boundaries of brain research through a new partnership agreement. This scientific collaboration will bring Thorlabs’ cutting-edge miniaturized two-photon microscope (Mini2P) imaging system and other imaging technologies to MPFI’s facilities, helping scientists to observe real-time neuronal activity in unprecedented detail. “Our longstanding relationship with MPFI has been elevated to allow us to embed our
Promise Fund and Florida Blue Partner for Easter Wellness Celebration in Riviera Beach
Promise Fund, a South Florida based non-profit dedicated to increasing survivorship from breast and cervical cancer, along with its partner, Florida Blue, are inviting the community to attend an Easter Wellness Celebration on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Pleasant Heights Missionary Baptist Church, 1297 West 34th Street, Riviera Beach. The event will include free mammograms, cancer screenings, health assessments, food, give aways, a bounce house and more. Those interested in getting a
NAI Merin Hunter Codman Secures HotelPlanner.com for a ±11,800-square-foot, 10-year Lease at Oakbrook Center in Palm Beach Gardens
Press Release For immediate release:March 31, 2025Melissa MulcahyNAI/Merin Hunter CodmanPhone: 561-471-8000mmulcahy@mhcreal.com NAI Merin Hunter Codman Secures HotelPlanner.com for a±11,800-square-foot, 10-year Lease at Oakbrook Center inPalm Beach Gardens West Palm Beach, FL – NAI Merin Hunter Codman, Inc., one of South Florida’s leading commercial real estate services firms, has successfully finalized an ±11,800-square-foot lease transaction at Oakbrook Center on behalf of the
Five Lesser Law Firm Attorneys Named to LawDragon 500 Leading Lawyers Guide
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC is proud to announce that five of our attorneys have been named to the esteemed 2025 LawDragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide.This recognition highlights their unwavering dedication to seeking justice for their clients and their outstanding contributions to the legal profession.The lawyers included on this year’s list are Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser, and Partners Joseph B. Landy, Michael S. Smith, Glenn E. Siegel and Jeffrey F.
Jones Foster Attorney John J. Campo Selected for Role on Business Development Board of Palm Beach County's New Emerging Leaders Task Force
Jones Foster, a full-service commercial and private client law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, proudly announces that real estate attorney John J. Campo has been selected to serve on the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County’s Emerging Leaders Task Force. The newly formed task force is comprised of local professionals aged 25 to 35 and will focus on shaping the future of economic development in Palm Beach County. “This is a unique opportunity for emerging leaders
Jones Foster Attorney Rachel L. Sears Elected to Boys Town South Florida Board of Directors
Jones Foster, a full-service commercial and private client law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, is pleased to announce that corporate and private wealth attorney Rachel L. Sears has been elected to the Boys Town South Florida Board of Directors.Boys Town South Florida is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-changing care and support to at-risk children and families through a variety of programs and services designed to foster emotional, educational, and
Get Your Local Business on Our Postcards
Are you a local business desiring more exposure? Advertise with The Art District by taking a spot on our postcards. We are currently offering local businesses the opportunity to sponsor The Art District and join our local marketing campaign. The postcards our creative team are putting together offers small businesses the opportunity to market themselves to the community in such a big way, but for a significantly lower cost. By each business contributing to the cost of the postcard everyone gains exposure
City of West Palm Beach Launches FREE RFP Workshop to Empower Small Business Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 10, 2025West Palm Beach, FL –The City of West Palm Beach, in partnership with Ultimate Image Coach, is launching a FREE 4-session hybrid workshop titled "How to Respond to RFPs – Transforming Small Business Success." Small and Minority/Women-owned business owners in the region can now have a powerful opportunity to expand their business and compete for government and corporate contracts. This hands-on workshop is designed to equip small business owners with the essential
“Continuation of a Mission to Serve Palm Beach County”: Joseph Abruzzo sworn in for second term as Palm Beach County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (January 8, 2025) – Joseph Abruzzo began his second four-year term as Palm Beach County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller by reiterating his commitment to transparency, to protecting public records and taxpayer money, and to outstanding service for the people of Palm Beach County.Clerk Abruzzo, who was first elected as Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in November 2020 and re-elected to his second four-year term in November 2024, thanked the voters of Palm Beach County
Clerk Abruzzo Offering Free Passport Photos in Palm Beach County for Veterans, Service Members
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (January 14, 2025) – Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County, is proud to permanently offer free passport photos for veterans, active-duty military and reservists when they apply for a new passport or renew an expired passport and cannot renew by mail.“Our service members give our nation so much and their dedication to our country is unparalleled,” said Clerk Abruzzo. “Waiving this fee is one way our office and community can show our appreciation
Lesser Law Firm Announces Name Change
We are proud to announce that our Firm has changed its name to Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC. The name change acknowledges the significant contributions of Firm Partner Glenn Siegel and marks an exciting new chapter in our almost 98-year history as a personal injury law firm in Florida. “Glenn has worked in our firm for almost the entirety of his lengthy legal career,” Managing Partner Gary S. Lesser said. “He exemplifies our values of working hard to get great results for our clients with personal
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Finance Team Recognized with Top Award for Transparency and Accountability
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (December 4, 2024) – The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County, has once again demonstrated its commitment to financial reporting and transparency. For the 35th consecutive year, the office has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the Clerk's office's outstanding work in its
Palm Beach County Lawyers Unite to Combat Antisemitism and Promote Unity with New Jewish Lawyers Association
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In recent times of divisiveness and increased antisemitism, a group of Palm Beach County lawyers have joined together to form an organization committed to the legal profession, support of their Jewish ancestry and the State of Israel and freedom of religious practice.The Jewish Lawyers Association of Palm Beach County strives to unite and represent the interests of Jewish attorneys and allies with a commitment to compassion and the pursuit of a more just and tolerant world.Founding
