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
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.
Litigation of foreclosure lawsuits and disputes with condominium or hoa's; insurance disputes; property claims, construction disputes, maritime liens; and small claims matters.
General representation of small business from formation through preparation of contracts, employment agreements, collections, litigation, insurance issues and property purchases or leases.
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
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
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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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."
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."
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."
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."