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Clark , Fountain , La Vista , Littky-Rubin
& Whitman proudly announces the appointment of Jason Cornell to their distinguished team of trial attorneys . Jason , recognized for his profound expertise and outstanding achievements in the field , will focus his practice on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases that involve complex product liability , commercial truck accidents , and general negligence litigation . Throughout his career , Jason has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advocating for victims of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death . His extensive legal practice covers a range of jurisdictions including Florida , Georgia , New Jersey , Delaware , California , Maine , Ohio , Illinois , and Michigan , achieving numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements . His notable role as lead attorney in the high-profile case of Letterman v . National Truck resulted in a landmark $ 15,502,880.00 jury award in Palm Beach County . Before joining Clark Fountain , Jason was an equity partner at a prominent AmLaw 100 law firm , specializing in corporate litigation within the Financial Services Department across Delaware ’ s state and federal courts . His vast experience in handling complex , multi-party litigation makes him an invaluable asset to the Clark Fountain team .
The Florida League of Cities , the united voice for Florida ’ s municipal governments , announced that Davis & Associates , P . A . Managing Shareholder Keith W . Davis , Esq . was recently elected President of the Florida Municipal Attorneys Association ( FMAA ) for the 2024-2025 year . The FMAA provides a permanent forum for over 800 attorneys who specialize in the legal representation of Florida municipal governments to identify and address legal problems of common concern among Florida ’ s municipalities , and to study , summarize , and disseminate legislation , court decisions and administrative rulings affecting municipal operations . The FMAA serves as a conduit of information to local government attorneys in Florida and provides continuing legal education for its members . The Association publishes a quarterly newsletter ( Florida Municipal Law Reporter ), which includes case law summaries and holds an annual educational seminar each July . As President , Mr . Davis will make several FMAA Executive Board appointments , and will oversee FMAA operations and chair the July 2025 seminar .
J ones Foster , a 100-year-old commercial and private client law firm , is pleased to announce that shareholder Roberto M . Vargas has been elected president of the board of directors at HomeSafe , a local nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programming to assist victims of child abuse and domestic violence . As board president , Mr . Vargas will facilitate and preside at board meetings , guide board members in strategic decision-making , and assist in fundraising initiatives that will support HomeSafe ’ s lifesaving programs . Mr . Vargas is a longtime advocate of HomeSafe and was first elected to the board in 2009 . This new leadership role marks his second term as president , a position in which he previously served from 2014 to 2016 .
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In Memoriam
Jones Foster is celebrating 100 years as a Palm Beach County law firm and we are thankful to many of their attorneys who have served as past PBCBA presidents , including : ( pictured below ) Bill Foster ( 1960 ), Chubby Damsel ( 1971 ), Harry Johnston II ( 1968 ), John McCracken ( 1980 ), Sid Stubbs ( 1978 ), Mike Kranz ( 1998 ), and ( not pictured ) D . Culver Smith II ( 1942 ), Michael Walsh ( 1992 ), Scott Hawkins ( 2000 ), Stan Klett ( 2004 ), and Theo Kypreos ( 2014 ).
Manley P . Caldwell , Jr . 1936 - 2023