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Joanne Mary Foster

Admiralty and maritime Attorney at Stuart, FL

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  • Licensed for 25 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1998
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    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

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EXACTLY THE LAWYER FOR ME
Kris
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About Joanne

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Practice areas
  1. Admiralty and maritime
    50%
    More than thirteen experience litigating maritime claims involving marine warranties; anchoring and mooring; towing and salvage; Jones Act, maintenance and cure and unseaworthiness; cruise passenger personal injuries; Longshore; collisions and allisions; fires and explosions; P&I, hull and machinery; cargo; and first and third party insurance defense, coverage, declaratory judgment and subrogation actions.

    26 years, 100 cases

  2. Litigation
    20%
    Litigation of foreclosure lawsuits and disputes with condominium or hoa's; insurance disputes; property claims, construction disputes, maritime liens; and small claims matters.

    26 years

  3. Business
    10%
    General representation of small business from formation through preparation of contracts, employment agreements, collections, litigation, insurance issues and property purchases or leases.

    26 years

  4. Insurance
    10%

  5. Real estate
    10%

Florida Bar Certified
Admiralty & Maritime Law

 
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Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Business Law
Property and Real Estate Law 

Professional & Community Involvement
Member, Florida Bar
Member, Martin County Bar Association
Chair, Florida Bar Admiralty and Maritime Law Certification Committee 2015 - 2016
Chair, Florida Bar Admiralty Law Committee, 2006
Member, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
Member, Maritime Law Association of the United States
Member, Florida Association of Women Lawyers
General Counsel, Port Salerno Commercial Fishing Dock Authority
General Counsel, Chapman School of Seamanship
General Counsel, Port Salerno Seafood Festival
Honorary Member, St Lucie River Power Squadron 

Publications
Assistant editor, and contributing author and editor of Chapter 14, "Pleasure Boats", Maritime Law and Practice, 4th Edition, The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education, distributed by LexisNexis Publishing. 

Admitted
Florida, 1998
U.S. District Courts, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, 1998
Board Certified Specialist, Admiralty and Maritime Law, 2006 

Education
J.D., cum laude, University of Miami School of Law, 1997
M.A., University of Albany, Albany, New York, 1987
B.A., State University College at Geneseo, New York, 1977

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55 SE Ocean Blvd
Stuart, FL, 349942214
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Posted by Kris | April 10, 2015
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EXACTLY THE LAWYER FOR ME
SHE WAS REFERRED BY ONE OF HER PEERS FROM MERRITT ISLAND FL. THIS SAYS A LOT. SHE IS RIGHT TO THE POINT AND DOES NOT WASTE TIME. i CAN SAY THAT I AM VERY GLAD TO KNOW HER . I BELIEVE THAT SHE WILL GET MY MATTER RESOLVED. KRIS

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Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Guy Yudin & Foster LLP
  • 2005 - Present

Education

  • University of Albany
  • M.A.
  • 1988
  • SUNY Geneseo
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1977
  • University of Miami School of Law
  • law
  • N/A

Associations

  • Admiralty Law Certification Committee
  • Vice Chair
  • 2013 - Present
  • Maritime & Classic Boat Museum
  • Secretary / Board of Trustees
  • 2009 - Present
  • Chapman School of Seamanship
  • Secretary / General Counsel
  • 2008 - Present
  • Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast
  • Treasurer
  • 2006 - Present
  • Admiralty Law Certification Committee of the Florida Bar
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • St Lucie Power Squadron
  • 2011
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • St Lucie River Power Squadron
  • 2010
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors
  • 2009
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • St Lucie Power Squadron
  • 2008
  • Dedicated Service and Outstanding Leadership
  • Florida Bar Admiralty & Maritime Law Committee
  • 2007
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law Certification
  • Florida Bar
  • 2006
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Publications

  • The Florida Bar
  • Maritime Law & Practice Chapter 14
  • 2004

Speaking Engagements

  • St. Lucie Power Squadron
  • Legislative Update on Boating Law
  • 2011
  • West Marine
  • Perils of Marine Insurance
  • 2010
  • West Marine
  • Towing & Salvage / Marine Insurance Issues
  • 2010
  • Titusville Power Squadron Annual Meeting
  • Update on Maritime Law Issues
  • 2010
  • Chapman School Marine Surveyors Class
  • Maritime Law for Marine Surveyors
  • 2010
  • St. Lucie Power Squadron
  • Maritime Law Updates
  • 2009
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Attorney endorsements

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Matthew Miller
Admiralty and maritime Attorney | Oct 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Jody without hesitation. Jody is an excellent and well respected board certified admiralty and maritime practitioner, and she has assisted me with invaluable maritime law insights."
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Michael Spotts
Business Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Christian Lassen
Unknown Attorney | May 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Timothy Nies
Admiralty and maritime Attorney | Mar 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Jody. She is a very well-known maritime attorney in the community. I am pretty sure that she may be the only board-certified maritime attorney in the community as well. I have worked on a case with her and found her to be very knowledgeable and skilled."
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Alan Richard
Admiralty and maritime Attorney | Jan 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with this attorney on several matters and have found her to be exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable. I trust her completely and I endorse her without any hesitation. From commercial shipping to recreational boating, Ms. Foster will provide representation of the highest level."
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Lance Richard
Admiralty and maritime Attorney | Mar 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I highly endorse and recommend this lawyer. Jody is a great lawyer! She is Board Certified, extremely credentialed, and well versed in the law. She is well respected by other lawyers, judges, and those working in the legal profession. I have co-counseled several cases with Jody and have always found her to be well prepared and a true advocate for her client."
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Stuart Admiralty and maritime Lawyer Joanne Mary Foster
Joanne Mary Foster
Admiralty and maritime Attorney
Stuart, FL
Licensed for 25 years
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