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Jane West
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Biography
A dedicated and thoughtful advocate with significant litigation experience at state and federal levels. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1998 and has also gained admission to the Maine State Bar, the U.S. District Court of the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th and 7th Circuits. Raised in Athens, Greece and Budapest, Hungary, Jane now lives in St. Augustine Beach with her husband, Geoff West and her two sons.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Land Use and Zoning
50%
27 years
Real Estate
10%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maine for 15 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Jane West Law, P.L.
24 Cathedral Place, Suite 504, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084
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Posted by Melinda | March 11, 2015 | State, Local And Municipal Law
I was never a big fan of attorneys until I worked with Jane West !
I cannot stress enough how impressed I was with Jane West as an attorney. For 35 years I have been a successful advocate for residential neighborhoods and never relied much on attorneys for help. However, when it came time to file an appeal on a building permit issued to a proposed 7 Eleven, I knew...
Jane West's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Jane West. She is always well informed of the facts, law, and exceptions that are required to excel in Land Use & Zoning issues."
"Jane is a true advocate and epitome of professionalism. Having worked with Jane at Big Law in the past, I know she will bring her training, dedication and passion to each and every client she represents. I highly endorse, Jane."
"Jane is an exceptional lawyer. She is highly competent and exceptionally passionate about the areas in which she practices."
"Jane has a keen legal mind. She is able to recognize the correct course of action in a given practice area and move swiftly and efficiently to resolve it. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
N/A
Judy Florence Memorial Award, Environmental and Land Use Law Section of the Florida Bar
N/A
Award for Dedication to Public Interest Law, National Association of Public Interest Law
Work Experience
2010 - 2012
Staff Attorney, Conservation Law Foundation
2007 - 2010
Partner, Collins & West, P.A.
2003 - 2006
Associate, Page, Mrachek, Fitzgerald & Rose, P.A.
1998 - 2003
Associate, Shutts & Bowen, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
St. Johns Association of Women LawyersPresident
2014 - Present
St. Johns County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, American Fuels and Petrochemical Manufacturers Association v. California Air Resource Board
Prevailed - U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Sierra Club v. Kitson, Lee County, Charlotte County
Settled
SCAID v. Pringle Development and Sumter County
Prevailed on appeal at the 5th DCA
Surfrider Foundation, City of Lake Worth, Snook Foundation and Eastern Surfing Association v. Town of Palm Beach
Prevailed
Friends of the Anclote River v. Wal-Mart and the City of Tarpon Springs
Prevailed
The Villages v. Sumter Citizens Against Irresponsible Development
Settled
Education
1998
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Speaking Engagements
2003
Title Examination in Florida
Litigating Lien Priority Disputes
2001
Town & Country Seminar
Urban Sprawl Case Update
N/A
The Ultimate Environmental, Land USe & Eminent Domain Law Seminar
When Does a Nuisance Become a Taking?
N/A
Florida Land Title Association Annual Roundtable
Applying the Doctrine of Equitable Subrogation in Florida
Publications
2001
ELULS Section Reporter
DCA Order of Remand Clarifies Citizen Standing in Comprehensive Plan Amendment Challenges
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My case number not coming up why?
08 Aug 2015
Q&A
In Florida, does the Proposal for Settlement (PFS) get filed with the Court? Is filing a PFS with the court required?
24 Mar 2015
Q&A
I own a piece of property that I am attempting to build on, but I am landlocked. how to I get around this?
10 Mar 2015