FIRM NEWS
 

Sid Stubbs Receives Highest Totals,
Law & Politics Magazine's Florida Super Lawyers List

July 2008 - The 2008 issue of Law & Politics Magazine Florida Super Lawyers announces that Sid Stubbs has received the highest point totals in the 2008 Florida Super Lawyers nomination, research and blue ribbon review process.

Nine Jones Foster Attorneys are Named Law & Politics Magazine's Florida Super Lawyers

July, 2008 -- Jones Foster Johnston & Stubbs is proud to announce that the 2008 issue of Law & Politics Magazine Florida Super Lawyers named nine Jones Foster attorneys "Florida Super Lawyers."

Law & Politics mailed approximately 50,000 ballots asking attorneys to nominate the “best lawyers they’ve personally observed in action.”   Each candidate is then researched, evaluating indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.  From the pool of candidates, only 5% of Florida attorneys are selected as Florida Super Lawyers. 

SUPER LAWYERS: 
Larry B. Alexander, Real Estate
David E. Bowers, Tax
Margaret L. Cooper, Business Litigation
Scott G. Hawkins, Business Litigation
Peter A. Sachs, Business Litigation
Sidney A. Stubbs, Business Litigation (and named "Top Point Getter")
Allen Tomlinson, Business Litigation
John S. Trimper, Employment & Labor
H. Adams Weaver, Eminent Domain

Tasha K. Dickinson Joins Firm as Senior Counsel

June 9, 2008 - Tasha Dickinson is a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates Lawyer with experience in the areas of sophisticated estate planning techniques and business entities for both wealth preservation and advanced estate planning purposes.  Tasha is listed as one of Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite, is on the Florida Bar Committees for Probate Rules, Taxation and Real Property, and Probate and Trust Law.  She is President-Elect of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and on the Board of Directors of Junior League of the Palm Beaches.  

Scott Hawkins Admitted to Practice Before United States Supreme Court

May 6, 2008  - Scott Hawkins has been sworn in and is now admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.  Scott is the eighth Jones Foster attorney to join this elite group of practitioners.

 Jones Foster Attorneys are Named in Law and Politics' 2008 Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers

April 9, 2008 – Law and Politics Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition 2008 named six Jones Foster attorneys as Super Lawyers: Margaret L. Cooper, Scott G. Hawkins, Peter A. Sachs, Sidney A. Stubbs, Jr. (in the Top Ten on Florida's Super Lawyer List), Allen R. Tomlinson, Robert W. Wilkins.

"Law & Politics strictly adheres to a rigorous selection process with the goal of casting as wide a net as possible, evaluating quality in the most objective possible terms and verifying and validating all data."  

Scott G. Hawkins was a featured speaker at 21st Annual Conference & Workshops
on Law Firm Management & Economics in Washington, DC

March 28, 2008 - Firm Vice President, Scott G. Hawkins, was a featured speaker at the recent 21st Annual Conference & Workshops held by Management Consultant, Joel Rose in Washington, D.C.   Scott spoke on the subject of Strategic Planning: How to Position Your Firm Successfully by Developing and Implementing a Base Plan that Differentiates Your Firm from the Competition.
 

Claire Dumas and Theo Kypreos Named Firm Shareholders

January 23, 2008,  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. is proud to announce that
Claire A. Dumas and Theodore S. Kypreos have been elected as firm shareholders.

South Florida Legal Guide's
Top Lawyers
Names Three Jones Foster Attorneys As
Top Up and Comers

November 8, 2007 - the 2008 edition of South Florida Legal Guide's Top Lawyers names C. Wade Bowden, Joanne M. O'Connor and Roberto M. Vargas as Top Up and Comers.

Virginia E. Wells Joins Jones Foster as an Associate

October 23, 2007 - Jones Foster announces that Virginia E. Wells has joined the firm, upon graduation from Florida State University College of Law, as an associate.

Wells, who previously served as an intern for the firm, graduated with honors from Florida State University College of Law.  She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Tulane University in 2002, majoring in cellular and molecular biology.

Harry A. Johnston Accepts Invitation to Attend
U.S. Trade Agenda Meeting in Washington, D.C.

September 26, 2007 - Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that Harry A. Johnston has been invited to attend a meeting on the U.S. Trade Agenda with Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez and Ambassador Susan C. Schwab.  The meeting will be held at The White House on October 4th and will focus on pending free trade agreements.  Special emphasis will be given to the Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, as Congressional action is expected on this issue soon. 

Scott G. Hawkins Named Chairman,
Annual Florida Bar Convention, 2008

September 24, 2007 - Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that attorney Scott G. Hawkins has been named Chairman of The Florida Bar’s Annual Convention for 2008.  Each year the Bar brings together its members to participate in an annual convention which consists of three days of educational seminars, section meetings and public programs.  The 2008 convention will be held in Boca Raton, Florida in June.

South Florida Legal Guide's Top Lawyers Names Eight Jones Foster Attorneys

September 4, 2007 - the November edition of South Florida Legal Guide's Top Lawyers will name eight Jones Foster attorneys this year, as follows:

Larry B. Alexander
David E. Bowers
Margaret L. Cooper
Scott G. Hawkins
Thornton M. Henry
John C. Randolph
Sidney A. Stubbs, Jr.
H. Adams Weaver
 

Nine Jones Foster Lawyers are Named in 2008 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

September 4, 2007 –  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that nine shareholders have been named in the 2008 edition of  Best Lawyers in America, as follows:  

Larry B. Alexander - Real Estate Law (listed for over 10 years)
David E. Bowers -  Employee Benefits Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates (listed for over 10 years)
Margaret L. Cooper - Commercial Litigation
David E. Dreyer - Trusts and Estates
Scott G. Hawkins - Commercial Litigation
Peter A. Sachs - Trusts and Estates
Sidney A. Stubbs - *Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation (listed over 20 years)
John S. Trimper - Labor and Employment Law
H. Adams Weaver - Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law

*  "Bet-the-Company Litigation" is a new category that recognizes the commercial litigators who receive a much higher consensus of votes than the other listed lawyers.  There are only 371 attorneys who make this list nationwide, and just 23 in the state of Florida.  "Bet the Company" is a phrase that is often used to describe this top tier of litigators.

Woodward and White’s Best Lawyers in America has been published biennially since 1983.  It is highly regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the United States legal profession. The list is compiled through detailed peer-review surveys.

Joanne M. O'Connor Selected For
Leadership Palm Beach County 2008

August 13, 2007 –  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that  attorney Joanne M. O’Connor has been selected for Leadership Palm Beach County, Class of 2008.

“Leadership Palm Beach County, Inc., is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to foster awareness of community issues and promote efficient communication and cooperative relationships between existing and emerging community leaders. Through the Adult Leadership Program, the organization is devoted to preparing an active network of informed, concerned community trustees to help shape the future of Palm Beach County.”  www.leadershippbc.org

  CHAMBERS USA  Lists Attorneys Joanne M. O'Connor and Sidney A. Stubbs, Jr.
Among America's Leading Lawyers

July 25, 2007 –  The 2007 edition of Chambers USA listed the litigation practice of  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. among Florida’s Leading Law Firms and named attorneys Joanne M. O’Connor and Sidney A. Stubbs, Jr. among Florida’s Leading Lawyers.   

Chambers USA is recognized for the quality of its investigations by experienced researchers who select attorneys for inclusion by conducting thousands of in-depth interviews with firm clients, key in-house counsel and practicing lawyers.  Inclusion is based solely on merit. The 2007 edition of Chambers USA had this to say:

About Joanne O’Connor:  Indicative of the talented young lawyers coming up through the ranks, Joanne O’Connor is “astute at managing trial preparation and discovery in major disputes.”

About Sid Stubbs: Much in demand for advice on malpractice and law firm break-up litigation, Stubbs is considered an outstanding strategist well versed in the local court system:  “with Sid, you are getting a lawyer who has been through countless battles and, as a result, you know you are getting legal and practical advice from a truly seasoned trial attorney.”

 About Jones Foster Johnston & Stubbs, P.A.:   In existence for almost a century, this is the oldest firm in Palm Beach County and, following its merger with Berrocal & Wilkins in Jupiter, it is now home to 36 attorneys across two offices.  Its 17-strong litigation department has been impressing clients for many years and although the firm’s fortunes have historically rested on the shoulders of one or two of its star trial lawyers, clients now describe the group as being “full of fine attorneys who are business-oriented, responsive and reasonable with respect to fees. ”  Providing a “top-quality service that is on a par with larger, more intuitional firms,” this outfit covers a wide range of litigation; in particular it is in legal malpractice cases, probate and trust litigation, and real estate litigation that it is seen to shine brightest.

For more information, please log on to www.chambersandpartners.com/usa

Jones Foster Named a Member of the President's Circle
by Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund

July 23, 2007 –  Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Inc. (The Fund) has announced that Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. has been named a member of this year’s President’s Circle.

The Fund’s President’s Circle is comprised of an elite group of leaders within the legal profession who share an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to success.  These top-tier law firms have received this statewide recognition because of the commitment they have shown to their clients and to The Fund.  Only 3 percent of the Fund’s member firms received this distinction this year.

“We are pleased to recognize Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. as a member of the President’s Circle,” said Charles J. Kovaleski, president of the Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Inc. – Florida’s leading title insurance underwriter.  “Being a part of this prestigious group is an acknowledgement of their hard work and dedication to both the legal profession and the real estate industry.”

     Matthew T. Ramenda Elected to the Board of Governors,
Young Lawyers Division, The Florida Bar

July 6, 2007 –  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that Matthew T. Ramenda has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar. 

 The mission of The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division is to be an advocate and resource for all young and newly admitted members to The Florida Bar by providing courses and activities and programs which promote and advance diversity, professionalism, and events of public importance.

   Jane S. Hunston Installed as Chamber Director  

July 6, 2007 –  Jane S. Hunston has been installed on the Board of Directors of the Jupiter Tequesta Juno Beach Chamber of Commerce.  

The Jupiter Tequesta Juno Beach Chamber of Commerce, which was established in 1949, is a not-for-profit organization which brings businesses together to promote economic development, tourism and quality of life in the area.

  Eleven Jones Foster Attorneys are Named "Florida Super Lawyers"

July 3, 2007 – Law  & Politics Magazine has released its Florida Super Lawyers 2007 edition, which names eleven Jones Foster attorneys as Florida Super Lawyers: Larry B. Alexander, Real Estate; David E. Bowers, Tax; Margaret L. Cooper, Business Litigation; Scott G. Hawkins, Business Litigation; Harry A. Johnston, Estate Planning & Probate; Peter A. Sachs, Business Litigation; Sidney A. Stubbs, Business Litigation; Allen R. Tomlinson, Business Litigation; John S. Trimper, Employment & Labor; H. Adams Weaver, Land Use/Zoning; Robert W. Wilkins, Business Litigation.

Law & Politics mailed approximately 44,000 ballots asking attorneys to nominate the “best lawyers they’ve personally observed in action.”   Each candidate is then researched, evaluating indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.  From the pool of candidates, only 5% of Florida attorneys are selected as Florida Super Lawyers. 

  John S. Trimper appointed Chairman of The Florida Bar Labor

and Employment Law Certification Committee

June 4, 2007 – John S. Trimper, a shareholder with the firm, has been appointed Chairman of the Labor and Employment Law Certification Committee for The Florida Bar beginning July 1, 2007.  The committee is responsible for preparing the exam specifications which tests the competency and skill of applicants for Board certification.  Board certified lawyers must submit to extensive peer review and pass a written examination in order to be certified by The Florida Bar as having special knowledge, proficiency and experience in particular fields of the law. 

   Jones Foster's Chairman a Featured Speaker
at Washington D.C. Law Firm Management Conference

March 26, 2007 –  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that Larry B. Alexander was a featured speaker at the 20th annual Law Firm Management and Economics Conference on March 22nd and 23rd.  The conference, held at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Washington D.C., was presented by Joel Rose and Associates and attended by law firm management from throughout the country.  The conference focused on key trends affecting law firm competitiveness and profitability and this year’s speakers were specially selected to address strategies and tactics developed and implemented by their firms to deal with these trends.  

                             Shareholder Elections                                                        David E. Dreyer                  Ben Alexander

January 25, 2007,  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. is proud to announce that David E. Dreyer, a firm shareholder since 2003, has been elected as a Firm Officer, and Larry B. "Ben" Alexander, Jr. has been made a Shareholder.

   Skip Randolph named on the list of  "Palm Beach Elite, 100 people who get things done"

December 18, 2006.  On December 17th The Palm Beach Dailey news released its Palm Beach Elite, 100 people who get thing done issue.  Skip Randolph was named to the list because he "possesses a historical perspective of Palm Beach gained by his lengthy service to the town, where he has been town attorney since 1979.  He combines that with comprehensive knowledge of municipal law in general and the town code in particular."

   Sal F. Bohsali joins our Private Client Services Group as an Associate

September 20, 2006 -- A Florida native, Sal Bohsali is a Certified Public Accountant.  He comes to us with experience in income, estate and corporate tax planning, and a diverse corporate transactional background which includes mergers and acquisitions, secured and unsecured corporate financing, and general corporate matters.   He is a member of the Florida Tax Bar, and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

   Seven Jones Foster lawyers are named in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America

September 6, 2006 –  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that seven of their shareholders have been named in the 2007 edition of  Best Lawyers in America, as follows:  

Larry B. Alexander - Real Estate Law (listed for over 10 years)
David E. Bowers -  Employee Benefits Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates (listed for over 10 years)
Margaret L. Cooper - Commercial Litigation
David E. Dreyer - Trusts and Estates
Scott G. Hawkins - Commercial Litigation 
Sidney A. Stubbs - *Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation (listed over 20 years)
H. Adams Weaver - Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law

*  "Bet-the-Company Litigation" is a new category that recognizes the commercial litigators who receive a much higher consensus of votes than the other listed lawyers.  There are only 371 attorneys who make this list nationwide, and just 23 in the state of Florida.  "Bet the Company" is a phrase that is often used to describe this top tier of litigators.

Woodward and White’s Best Lawyers in America has been published biennially since 1983.  It is highly regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the United States legal profession. The list is compiled through detailed peer-review surveys.

  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. has merged with Jupiter's Berrocal & Wilkins, P.A.

August 1, 2006 –  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. proudly announces that as of August 1, 2006 they have merged with Jupiter’s Berrocal & Wilkins, P.A., and will continue to practice under the name Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. with West Palm Beach and Jupiter offices.  With this merger, Jones Foster is adding two shareholders, Carlos J. Berrocal and Robert W. Wilkins and two associates, Jane S. Hunston and Erin Lockhart to their roster of attorneys.

Both firms are enthusiastic to be joining forces as they embrace similar client-focused philosophies, and see this as an opportunity to maximize the value of the services they offer.  The combined resources and expanded practice areas of the two firms will allow them to serve the growing needs of their clients over a wider geographic area.  Together they now have thirty-six attorneys who practice in a wide variety of important legal areas.

Articles in the Palm Beach Post and Daily Business Review

Photo, left to right:  Erin Lockhart, Robert Wilkins,
Carlos Berrocal and Jane Hunston

   John C. "Skip" Randolph is named Florida's Municipal Attorney of the Year

July 27, 2006 -- At the recent Florida Municipal Attorneys Association Annual Seminar, Skip Randolph was awarded the prestigious Paul S. Buchman Award.  The late Paul S. Buchman was an attorney renowned throughout the state and nationally for his knowledge, expertise and contributions in the area of municipal law.  He served as attorney for Plant City for 42  years and a year after his death, the Florida Municipal Attorneys Association named its highest award, the Municipal Attorney of the Year Award the “Paul S. Buchman Award.”  The award is presented each year to a city attorney, based on input from the recipients’ peers in municipal government.

Congratulations, Skip!

Ten Jones Foster Attorneys are Named Law & Politics Magazine's Florida Super Lawyers

July, 2006 -- Jones Foster Johnston & Stubbs is proud to announce that the 2006 issue of Law & Politics Magazine Florida Super Lawyers named ten Jones Foster attorneys "Florida Super Lawyers."

Law & Politics mailed approximately 44,000 ballots asking attorneys to nominate the “best lawyers they’ve personally observed in action.”   Each candidate is then researched, evaluating indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.  From the pool of candidates, only 5% of Florida attorneys are selected as Florida Super Lawyers. 

SUPER LAWYERS: 
Larry B. Alexander, Real Estate
David E. Bowers, Tax
Margaret L. Cooper, Business Litigation
Scott G. Hawkins, Business Litigation
Thornton M. Henry, Estate Planning Probate
Harry A. Johnston II, Estate Planning Probate
Peter A. Sachs, Business Litigation
Sidney A. Stubbs, Business Litigation (and named "3rd Top Point Getter")
John S. Trimper, Employment & Labor
H. Adams Weaver, Eminent Domain

Wade Bowden Elected to PBCBA Board

May 1, 2006 -- Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs is proud to announce that Wade Bowden has been elected to Palm Beach County Bar Association Board of Directors

Jones Foster Attorneys Honor Sid Stubbs for his Service to the Firm

March 31, 2006 -- Jones Foster attorneys honored Sidney A. Stubbs, at a recent formal dinner in his honor, for his role as firm President since 1988.  Larry Alexander, the firm's current President, presented Sid with a crystal gavel as a thank you for his years of firm leadership. 

Pictured are Larry Alexander (left)
and Sid Stubbs (right)

Jones Foster Announces that Scott Hawkins has been
 Re-Elected to The Florida Bar Board of Governors

March 22, 2006 -- Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. is proud to announce that Scott Hawkins has been re-elected to The Florida Bar Board of Governors.

Jones Foster Announces that Sidney A. Stubbs this year's
Florida State Chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers

The American College of Trial Lawyers is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada and is widely considered to be the premier professional trial organization in America. Founded in 1950, the College is dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of trial practice, the administration of justice and the ethics of the profession. Through its Board of Regents, its general committees and its state and province committees, the College engages in a wide variety of activities to further those purposes.

Jones Foster Announces New Board of Directors

January 30, 2006 –  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. is proud to announce the appointment of new firm leadership.  The firm has elected a new Board of Directors which consists of:  Larry B. Alexander, Chair and President; Scott G. Hawkins, Vice-Chair and Vice-President; David Bowers, Treasurer; John B. McCracken, Secretary; Peter A. Sachs, Vice President.  

Jones Foster Announces the Election of New Firm Shareholders 

January 30, 2006 –  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. is proud to announce that Scott L. McMullen has been elected as a firm officer, and Joanne O’Connor and Mark Dahlmeier have been made shareholders.

Left to Right:  Scott McMullen, Joanne O'Connor and Mark Dahlmeier

Jones Foster announces that Jennifer Ashton has joined the firm as an Associate

August 30, 2005 –  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that Jennifer Ashton has joined the firm as an Associate.  Jennifer graduated Florida State University College of Law in 2005, and concentrates her practice in the area of general civil litigation.   

Jones Foster announces that eight attorneys have been named as "Best Lawyers"

August 30, 2005 –  Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that Larry B. Alexander, David E. Bowers, Margaret L. Cooper, David E. Dreyer, Scott G. Hawkins, Thornton M. Henry, Sidney A. Stubbs and H. Adams Weaver have been named in the 2006 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.”

Woodward and White’s Best Lawyers in America has been published biennially since 1983.  It is highly regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the United States legal profession. The list is compiled through detailed peer-review surveys.

    Jones Foster announces that David A. Yarema has joined the firm as an Associate.

May 16, 2005 – Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that David A. Yarema has joined the firm as an associate in its Litigation Department.  He will be practicing predominantly in the area of commercial litigation as well as eminent domain and municipal law.  

David graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with high honors in December 2004, and graduated with honors from the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida in 2001.

    Jones Foster announces that Sidney A. Stubbs
has received the Bar Association's Professionalism Award

May 3, 2005 – Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. announces that Sidney A. Stubbs is the 2005 recipient of the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Professionalism Award, individual winner. 

This marks the 7^th year that the Palm Beach County Bar Association has chosen a judge, a firm and an individual as the recipients of their Professionalism Awards.  Nominations come in from the general membership of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, and are then voted on by the Bar’s Professionalism Committee members.   Jones, Foster Johnston & Stubbs, P.A. was the recipient of the Professionalism Award for a law firm in the year 2000.