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Ryan M. McCarthy Joins Firm to Lead Contingency Business Litigation Division
West Palm Beach, FL – Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC is pleased to announce that Ryan M. McCarthy has joined the firm as a partner in the West Palm Beach office. McCarthy will oversee the firm’s growing Contingency Business Litigation Division. McCarthy brings over a decade of experience litigating cases, and is known for his meticulous, client-centered approach to resolving high-stakes claims. He is licensed to practice in Florida and Massachusetts and has represented a wide range of clients,
Operation Green Light brings in more than $407,000 in outstanding court fines, fees
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (April 29, 2025) – The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County, helped more than 1,000 people get back on the road legally and collected more than $407,000 in overdue fines and fees during its 2025 Operation Green Light event. The Clerk’s office waived the 25 percent collection agency fees on overdue Palm Beach County cases during Operation Green Light, which took place from March 3 to March 7. During that week, the Clerk’s office: Collected $407,551.21 in unpaid
Moody Tongue Sushi at Hilton West Palm Beach Awarded MICHELIN Selection
Moody Tongue Sushi at Hilton West Palm Beach Awarded MICHELIN SelectionMoody Tongue Sushi is known for its elevated omakase experience with curated beer pairings; its Chicago location is currently the only brewery in the world to hold a MICHELIN star.WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Moody Tongue Sushi West Palm Beach was awarded a MICHELIN Selection on April 17 at a ceremony in Orlando where the additions to the 2025 Florida MICHELIN Guide were announced. Moody Tongue Sushi opened at the Hilton West Palm Beach in
Comcast Launches Five-Year Price Guarantee for Xfinity Internet Customers
For the first time, Comcast is introducing the option to choose a five-year price guarantee when customers sign up for a new Xfinity Internet package. The nationwide offer includes Xfinity’s best-in-class WiFi gateway and unlimited data – for one simple monthly price starting as low as $55 per month. The rate is locked in for five years with no annual contract required, giving customers the freedom and flexibility to cancel at any time without penalty. The price guarantee is rolling out as part of
Clerks for Arts Raises $4,760 for Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School’s Art Program
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (April 17, 2025) – The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County raised $4,760 for Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School’s art program through employee donations and a public art auction. Students from Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School in suburban Lake Worth created unique pieces for Clerks for Arts, a program that helps students show off their artistic talents and raise money for their school art programs, which were then sold at auction to raise money for the
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
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
Clerk Abruzzo Launches New Online Tool for Taxpayers to See How Their Money is Spent
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (March 17, 2025) – A new online financial transparency tool launched by Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County, provides access to information relating to Palm Beach County financial activities. OpenGov is an interactive online portal that provides access to county financial records. Users can search the county’s “checkbook” by vendor name, review one-cent surtax expenses and revenues, the county’s annual revenues and expenses and more. OpenGov
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
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“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
