In Memoriam
Jones Foster is proud to announce that 75 % of the firm ’ s eligible attorneys have been named in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America , with two attorneys being recognized as “ Lawyer of the Year ” in their respective practice areas . Best Lawyers in America is 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 . Litigation Shareholder Theodore S . Kypreos was named “ Lawyer of the Year ” West Palm Beach for Litigation – Trusts and Estates and Litigation Shareholder Steven J . Rothman was named “ Lawyer of the Year ” West Palm Beach for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants . This honor is conferred on individual attorneys with the highest overall peer feedback with only one lawyer recognized for each specialty and location . Spencer S . Keyser , Kelly Gardner Nugent , and Zachary M . Rothman have been named to this year ’ s “ Ones to Watch ” list which recognizes outstanding professional excellence early in their career .
Eddie Stephens and Caryn A . Stevens of Stephens & Stevens PLLC were recently honored with 2023 U . S . News - Best Lawyers “ Best Law Firms .” The firm received the prestigious recognition based on a combination of client feedback , information provided on the Law Firm Survey , the Law Firm Leaders Survey , and Best Lawyers peer review . Eddie Stephens , a sixth-generation Floridian , is a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of litigation experience . Stephens is board-certified by the Florida Bar in marital and family law . He has earned AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale Hubbell , the professional rating indicating the highest ethical standards and professional ability , and was most recently included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ® for Family Law . Partner Caryn A . Stevens spent over 12 years in the mental health and counseling field before practicing law ; as a mental health counselor , school guidance counselor , and counselor for the Department of Children & Families , she brings a unique and compassionate perspective to the clients she represents . Along with Eddie and Caryn , the boutique firm of Stephens & Stevens celebrates this honor with their team of attorneys , paralegals , and support staff .
Richard Zaretsky 1950 - 2022
In Memoriam
Romano Law Group , a prominent personal injury law firm based in West Palm Beach , FL is honored to announce that partner Todd Romano has been named the Best Lawyers ® 2023 Product Liability Plantiff " Lawyer of the Year " in West Palm Beach . He was also included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ® for Personal Injury ( Plaintiff ) and Product Liability ( Plaintiff ). Mr . Romano maintains a practice in the areas of Product Liability Litigation , Personal Injury / Wrongful Death , Trucking and Motor Vehicle Crash Claims . Additionally , John Romano and Eric Romano were included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. John was honored in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation , Personal Injury Plaintiff , and Product Liability Plaintiff and Eric was honored in the practice areas of Personal Injury Plaintiff , and Product Liability Plaintiff .
Donald Freeman 1945 - 2022