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Open House at the new ApexNetwork Physical Therapy clinic in Palm Beach June 26th
Join ApexNetwork Physical Therapy for refreshments and appetizers as we celebrate the opening of our 4th clinic in Florida! Our Palm Beach facility is located at 2875 S. Ocean Blvd., Ste 105. Time: 3:30-5:30pm Complimentary injury screens will be provided. Stop out and meet our amazing physical therapists and staff. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP to Lina Peterson, lpeterson@apexnetworkpt.com
Michael J. Gore Receives LL.M. from Georgetown University
Litigation and Corporate Shareholder, Michael Gore, has received his LL.M. in Securities & Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center. Mike pursued a master of laws degree in Securities and Financial Regulation to further his in-depth understanding of this specialized industry and provide value to clients through Jones Foster’s Securities Litigation services. Mike has extensive experience representing clients in the areas of construction, employment, and securities law, including
Arbitration: Past, Precedents, and Future
By Scott G. Hawkins | Grasford W. Smith | Jacob Z. CoatesPart I in a 5-part series Is it wise to pursue arbitration as a form of alternative dispute resolution? This is an important consideration for both practitioners and clients. For many types of practitioners — from the transactional attorney considering including an arbitration clause in an agreement to the litigation attorney deciding whether to compel arbitration — it is important to have an understanding of the current policies and judicial
Theodore S. Kypreos Appointed to UF Law’s Law Center Association Board of Trustees
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Shareholder, Theo Kypreos, has been appointed to the University of Florida Levin College of Law’sLaw Center Association (LCA) Board of Trustees. He was selected by the Board’s nominating committee, led by immediate Past Chair Oscar Sanchez. The University of Florida Law Center Association Inc. has existed for more than 40 years as a financial support organization for the Levin College of Law. The LCA Board of Trustees assists in the budgetary process, provides financial
CPA Michele Schneider Joins Keiser University Advisory Board
Michele Schneider, a certified public accountant with Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A., (CDL) has become a member of Keiser University’s Bachelor of Business Administration Advisory Board. Schneider, an Audit Manager at CDL, will assist the University in curriculum reviews and revisions, college graduate placement efforts, and future program development that will benefit the local community. She will join 40 other board members in guiding and directing Keiser University’s West Palm Beach
H. Adams Weaver Reappointed to The Florida Bar’s Eminent Domain Committee
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Shareholder, H. Adams Weaver, has been reappointed by The Florida Bar’s president-elect, John M. Stewart, to serve on the Eminent Domain Committee. The scope and function of the Eminent Domain Committee is to study and keep informed of recent developments in the field of condemnation of private property for public use by governmental agencies or private companies who have the power of eminent domain. Adams has maintained a statewide practice in eminent domain and
Kravis Center Announces Eight Amazing Concerts and Shows for 2019-2020 Season
BélO – October 12Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater: Nuttin’ But A Word! – October 19-20Complexions Contemporary Ballet: Star Dust from Bach to David Bowie – November 3The Simon & Garfunkel Story – November 6Mercy Killers: Healing the Heart of American Healthcare – November 8-9A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – November 22-December 8Gilberto Santa Rosa: Amor de los Amores – November 22Salute to Vienna – January 1 Tickets Go On Public Sale on Friday, June 21 at 10
KRAVIS CENTER Announces Additional Show for Hit Comedian DANIEL TOSH
November 29 at 10:30 pm Tickets go on sale to the general public June 14 at 10 amKravis Center donors receive priority purchasing beginning June 11 at 10 am (West Palm Beach, FL – June 6, 2019) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that it is adding a performance for the hugely popular comedian Daniel Tosh on Friday, November 29 at 10:30 pm. Tickets for the additional performance go on sale to donors Tuesday, June 11 at 10 am, and to the general public on Friday, June 14
Robert Wilkins, Speaker at the Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section eDiscovery Seminar
Rob Wilkins, Shareholder and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group Leader, served as a speaker and panelist at The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section eDiscovery seminar, held on Friday, May 31st at the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. Rob discussed Technical Aspects of ESI Collection and Florida ESI Evidence Cases, Duty to Disclose General Provisions Governing Discovery, and the Sedona Process and Conference.The Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar provides a forum
2019 Florida Super Lawyers Names Jones Foster Attorneys
West Palm Beach, FL - Jones Foster is proud to announce that 13 of our attorneys, half of the Firm’s Shareholders, have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Florida Super Lawyers, a prestigious list of attorneys representing the top 5% of total lawyers in the state. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who are nominated from more than 70 practice areas. Candidates go through a rigorous and methodical selection process in which they are measured against 12 indicators of
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Scott Hawkins Receives 2019 UF Law Distinguished Service Award
West Palm Beach, FL - Scott G. Hawkins, Litigation Shareholder and the Firm’s Vice-Chair, was awarded the 2019 Distinguished Service Award by the University of Florida Levin College of Law. The Distinguished Service Award is conferred upon an alum who has contributed outstanding service over an extended period toward the progress and activities of the law school and its students. Presenting the prestigious award was Dean Laura A. Rosenbury who spoke of Scott’s invaluable leadership and unwavering
Joanne M. O’Connor to Serve on Two Florida Bar Committees
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Shareholder, Joanne O’Connor, has been newly appointed by The Florida Bar’s president-elect, John M. Stewart, to serve on the Federal Court Practice Committee. In addition, she will continue to serve as a member of the Business Litigation Certification Committee. The Federal Court Practice Committee acts as the Bar’s liaison to the federal courts, federal bar organizations in Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference, and others interested in federal practice.
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Theodore S. Kypreos Reappointed to The Florida Bar Probate Rules Committee
West Palm Beach, FL - Litigation & Dispute Resolution Shareholder, Theo Kypreos, has been reappointed by The Florida Bar’s president-elect, John M. Stewart, to serve on the Probate Rules Committee. The scope and function of the Probate Rules Committee is to carry out the mandate of Rule 2.140, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, concerning the proposal of new rules of procedure and changes to existing rules. Theo Kypreos practices in?the areas of probate and trust litigation, trust and estate
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Jones Foster Teams Up with the American Heart Association’s CycleNation Campaign
Jones Foster is proud to have served as a local sponsor of the American Heart Association (AHA) CycleNation event, a high-energy road and stationary cycling movement to create awareness and raise funds to stop the cycle of stroke and heart disease. Two teams of four cyclists each represented Jones Foster at CycleBar Palm Beach Gardens during the 2-hour rally-style event on May 23. The event sponsors and community efforts raised a total of $170,000. Both road and stationary cycling events are taking
KRAVIS CENTER CELEBRATES SECOND HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS SHOWCASE
KRAVIS CENTER CELEBRATES SECOND HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS SHOWCASE Two Dream Awards Winners Headed to New York City to Compete in the National ‘Jimmy Awards®’ WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Two local students are on their way to New York City next month to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards – also known as the Jimmy Awards® - representing Palm Beach County. The students will also experience a weeklong musical theater intensive with Broadway artists, thanks to being selected
Path To College - West Palm college prep educator: Low income students ‘just as qualified’ for top schools
As the recent nationwide college admissions scandal continues to put educational meritocracy under a microscope, one West Palm Beach educator is working to level the playing field for local high-achieving, low-income students. Christine Sylvain, founder and executive director of the Path to College Fellowship, believes these students are “just as qualified for those top-tier universities as high-income students.” The 34-year-old former teacher and mother of two is on a mission to “close the excellence
StarGroup Books Receives International Indie Book Award for Promotional Book Highlighting Prestigious Palm Beach Estates and Lifestyles
West Palm Beach, FL – May 29, 2019 – West Palm Beach marketing and publishing company, StarGroup International, has announced their latest Palm Beach promotional book, Palm Beach Estates and Lifestyles: The Best of the Best, has received an award from the 2019 Indie Book Awards. The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the world’s largest not-for-profit awards program, established to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently published books each year. In the publishing world, the Indie Book
Jones Foster Strengthens Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team with Board Certified Business Litigation Attorney Stanley D. Klett, Jr.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - May 20, 2019 – Jones Foster is pleased to announce that Stanley D. Klett, Jr. has joined the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group as Senior Counsel. Stan will be based in the Firm’s Jupiter office, bolstering the scope of core practice groups represented at the North Palm Beach County location. Stan is a Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation specialist with 30 years of experience. His practice includes commercial litigation, trusts and estates
KRAVIS CENTER: Due to Construction Okeechobee Boulevard Entrance Will Be Closed May 20 through November 4
Main Box Office Next to Dreyfoos Hall is Moving Temporarilyto Rinker PlayhouseThe Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that, due to construction, the Okeechobee Boulevard entrance and driveway will be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic starting on Monday, May 20. The closure is expected to last through November 4, shortly before the launch of the Center’s 2019-2020 season. During the five-month closure: + The only access to the Kravis Center will be though the
Grasford W. Smith Named “Corporate Executive of the Year” by Legacy South Florida
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Litigation ShareholderGrasford W. Smith has been selected by Legacy South Florida magazine as the “Corporate Executive of the Year” for 2019. A black-tie Gala reception was held on Saturday, May 4th at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL to honor the most powerful and influential black business leaders of the year.Grasford Smith focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, cybersecurity, and
Kravis Center To Present Grammy Nominated, Multi-Platinum Selling Rock Band Incubus
KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSTo Present Grammy-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Selling Rock BandINCUBUS20th Anniversary Tour for Acclaimed ‘Make Yourself’ AlbumSunday, December 1 at 8 pm Presale to Kravis Center Donors Starts Today& Tickets Go On Public Sale This Friday, May 10 (West Palm Beach, FL – May 7, 2019) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that tickets go on public sale this Friday for a major rock concert addition to its upcoming performance
Kravis Center To Present Comedian Jim Gaffigan: Secrets and Pies Tour
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced that tickets go on sale today for a major comic addition to its upcoming performance schedule: December 21-22 at 7 pm (Saturday & Sunday)Jim GaffiganSecrets and Pies Tour Jim Gaffigan is a four-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor,
Kravis Center To Present Comedian Jim Gaffigan Quality Time Tour
JIM GAFFIGANQuality Time TourDecember 21-22 at 7 pm Presale to Kravis Center Donors Starts Today& Tickets Go On Public Sale Next Friday, May 3 The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced a major comic addition to its upcoming performance schedule: December 21-22 at 7 pm (Saturday & Sunday)Jim GaffiganQuality Time TourJim Gaffigan is a four-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, Emmy winning top touring performer,
Kravis Center Winds Down Sensational 2018-2019 Season with Performances Ranging from Family Fun to Full-Out Fabulous
Emily Brown and the Thing – May 4Dance Theatre of Harlem – May 8Spotlight on Young Musicians – May 10Kravis Center Dream Awards – May 12KINKY BOOTS – May 16Chick Corea and Béla Fleck – May 17 Coming This Summer for Children and TeensARTSCAMP and THE BROADWAY ARTISTS INTENSIVE (West Palm Beach, FL – April 25, 2019) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts winds down a sensational 2018-2019 season with even more magical, memorable and musical moments, followed by amazing opportunities this
Grasford W. Smith Re-Elected to the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Board of Directors
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Grasford W. Smithhas been re-elected to the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s (PBCBA) Board of Directors for a 2-year term. This is Grasford’s third term as a Board Member of the PBCBA. He has also served as Past Chairman of the Transactional Committee and Past Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee. Founded in 1922, the PBCBA’s mission is to serve its members, foster professionalism, and enhance the public’s understanding and awareness of the legal system, while
Emily Snider Appointed to Advisory Board of Impact The Palm Beaches
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Emily A. Snider has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Impact The Palm Beaches, serving as Vice Chair of the Grants Committee. The organization was founded in 2015 as an Impact 100 group, designed to leverage the power of collaborative and highly focused professional women to effect social change in the community. Members of the organization commit to raising a minimum annual investment of $100,000, to be distributed as a grant to a selected non-profit based in
Peter A. Sachs Appointed to Board of Directors for Local Non-Profit, Alzheimer’s Community Care
West Palm Beach, Florida – Jones Foster is proud to announce that Firm Board Member and Litigation & Dispute Resolutions Shareholder Peter A. Sachs has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s Community Care. The organization was founded in 1996 by a group of local residents in Florida and is dedicated to promoting and providing community-based, family-centered care for patients and their caregivers living with neurocognitive disorders. The guiding values of the Alzheimer’s Community
Kelly Gardner Joins ‘Raise the Bar’ Committee for Non-Profit, Women’s Foundation of Florida
Jones Foster is proud to announce that Kelly A. Gardner has been selected to join the 2019 ‘Raise the Bar’ committee of the Women’s Foundation of Florida. The organization was founded in 2007 to service Palm Beach County, but has expanded to areas throughout the state of Florida. Its mission is to empower women and girls to become leaders by investing in tailored programs geared towards nurturing leadership skills and positively impacting their economic, political, and social status. Spearheaded by
Jones Foster Attorneys Named as “Top Lawyers” by 2019 South Florida Legal Guide
West Palm Beach, Florida – Jones Foster is proud to announce that 9 attorneys, representing each of the firm’s 5 practice groups, have been selected as “Top Lawyers” by the 2019 South Florida Legal Guide. The South Florida Legal Guide currently publishes listings of Top Lawyers, Top Law Firms, Top Up and Comers, Top CPAs, and Litigation Support Professionals along with expertise columns. Selections to the top listings are based on peer nominations. Following is the list of recognized Jones Foster attorneys
Mayor Jeri Muoio Unveils New Book to Promote the City of West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio unveiled the city’s new signature book, West Palm Beach: A City on the Move, at a book launch event held Tuesday afternoon at the Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach. Chris Murray, Director of the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach introduced the Mayor, who addressed the crowd, “It’s a wonderful representation of the vibrant, exciting nature of our city. It’s the people who live and work here that make the city great, and that’s what we wanted to capture in
Local Senior Advocate Receives National Recognition for Book Offering A Practical but Humorous Approach to Aging
West Palm Beach marketing and publishing company, StarGroup Books, announces that local senior advocate, radio show host, and author, Scott Greenberg has been chosen as a Finalist in the 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for his book entitled, OH MY GOD, I’M GETTING OLDER and So Is My Mom, 2nd edition. As the largest not-for-profit awards program honoring independently published books, The Next Generation Indie Book Awards was established to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently
History and Legacy Book by The Society of the Four Arts Wins Indie Book Award
THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS: History and Legacy book has been chosen as a Finalist by the 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. The Society of the Four Arts, a non-profit cultural organization located on Palm Beach, released the book earlier this year to celebrate its 80th Anniversary and document its noteworthy history. West Palm Beach marketing and publishing company, StarGroup International, worked with the organization’s executives to produce the award-winning book. As the largest
