Stuart Hartstone joined Pike & Lustig in July 2021 as an attorney in the firm ’ s complex-commercial litigation division , where he applies his knowledge representing individuals and entities accused of quasi-criminal conduct in the civil divisions of Florida ’ s state and federal courts , including patient brokering , antikickback violations , FDUTPA claims , civil RICO claims , False Claims Act violations , allegations of fraud , and other causes of action . Prior to joining Pike & Lustig , Stuart served as the Senior Supervising Trial Court Law Clerk for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit . Stuart earned his law degree from Florida International University College of Law in 2010 and began his career in Miami helping launch the Florida Capital Resource Center (“ FCRC ”), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the defense and mitigation of death penalty cases . Stuart is a member of The Florida Bar , The Massachusetts Bar , and The Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States .
Jones Foster is pleased to announce that attorney Brittany E . Cobb has joined the Advisory Board of the Armory Art Center . Brittany Cobb is a member of Jones Foster ' s Corporate & Tax and Private Wealth , Trusts & Estate practice groups . With an LL . M . in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and experience working for a national tax and business consultancy , Brittany advises clients on legal matters including corporate and individual tax planning . Brittany is admitted to practice in Florida and The District of Colombia and is actively involved in the Tax Section and Diversity and Inclusion Section of The Florida Bar . While earning her J . D . at Florida State University College of Law , Brittany served as a Legislative Intern for the Florida House of Representatives Appropriations Committee .
The Florida Bar mental health helpline ( 1-833-FL1- WELL ) is a free and confidential service that connects members with professional counselors . Calls are always free . You may be referred for up to three free telehealth counseling sessions per year to help you develop strategies to overcome life ’ s challenges , balance priorities , and better handle both personal and professional matters .
Mental Health and Wellness Center The Bar ’ s Mental Health & Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee is working to destigmatize mental illness , recommend best practices and remedies , and help bring more balance into members ’ daily professional lives .
Jones Foster is proud to announce that more than half of the Firm ’ s attorneys have been named in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ©, a prestigious legal peer-review publication that recognizes the top 6 % of practicing lawyers in the nation . This annual guide of outstanding attorneys is the result of exhaustive peerreview surveys of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area . Two of our attorneys have also been named to this year ’ s “ Ones to Watch ” list which recognizes outstanding professional excellence early in their career ; James C . Gavigan , Jr . and Michael J . Gore .
Presented by the Palm Beach County Bar Association ' s Estate and Probate Law CLE Committee Tuesday , October 7 th , 2021 12:00 P . M . - 1:00 P . M . Live Webinar via Zoom
This webinar is a discussion of the Bill recently submitted to Congress as the Freedom and Right to Emancipate from Exploitation Act . The course will take a look at the legislative efforts on the protection of rights of legally incompetent adults who are the subject of legal guardianship or conservatorship .
Presenters : Sancha Brennan , The Brennan Law Firm , Debra Boje , Gunster , Yoakley & Stewart , P . A ., Adam C . Sabocik , Esq , Boyes , Farina & Matwiczyk , P . A .
Cost : * PBCBA Government Members - $ 15.00 * PBCBA Regular Members - $ 35.00 * Non-PBCBA Members - $ 75.00
The Florida Bar has approved this course for 1.0 General CLE credit and 1.0 Certification credit Elder Law , Willis , Trusts , and Estates .
To register , please visit : www . palmbeachbar . org .
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