Ward • Damon is pleased to announce that Jennifer E. Simpson joined the firm on July 31, 2009 as a partner.
Ms. Simpson is a registered U.S. Patent Attorney WITH EXPERIENCE IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COMPLEX COMMERCIAL LITIGATION WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON TRADEMARK AND PATENT VALIDITY, OWNERSHIP AND INFRINGEMENT MATTERs.
Ms. Simpson is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University of Florida
(J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 2003)
She is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts of the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
Ms. Simpson is currently a member of The American Bar Association and The Florida Bar.
Ward • Damon is pleased to announce that Ronald Nisonson joined the firm on June 22, 2009, as a partner.
HIS PRACTICE INCLUDES THE AREAS OF LEGAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE, CORPORATIONS, COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, COMPLEX COMMERCIAL LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY.
Mr. Nisonson received his B.A. from the University of South Florida and he is a graduate of the Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D. 1996).
His memberships include The Federal Bar, The Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Ward • Damon is pleased to announce Christopher Gagic joined the firm on June 1, 2009, Of Counsel.
Mr. Gagic began his career with a well known local boutique firm before his tenure with a large multi-state firm. He focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning; including special needs planning and the preparation and implementation of multigenerational family and business succession plans. He handles the administration of complex probate estates and trusts across Florida as well as guardianships.
In addition, Mr. Gagic handles taxation; including tax return preparation of federal estate and gift tax returns as well as estate and trust income tax returns.
He is a frequent speaker on estate planning, probate, trust and guardianship issues, and related topics for numerous organizations and clients.
Mr. Gagic is actively involved in various professional and community organizations serving as a member of the advisory board to the Dean of Science with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science; serving as chair of the development committee for the board. He is a member of the George Snow Scholarship fund, where he serves as a member of the Scholars Council. He previously served on the board for the Make A Wish Foundation of South Florida.
The law firm of Ward • Damon is pleased to announce that
I. Jeffrey Pheterson and Denise J. Bleau have merged their law practices with Ward Damon, effective immediately.
The new firm, Ward, Damon, Posner, Pheterson & Bleau, PL, will continue to practice as Ward Damon, with offices in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Jupiter, Florida. [ read full press release ]
Earl Stewart Toyota of NPB sues Ed Morse Honda for Slander and Deceptive Trade Practices
August 22, 2008
Ward, Damon & Posner PA has been engaged to file a lawsuit on behalf of Earl Stewart Toyota, seeking damages for slander and damages resulting from alleged violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. The suit stems from Ed Morse Honda’s radio ad alleging that Earl Stewart Toyota is hiding dealer fees. To the contrary, Earl Stewart has been a leading advocate for the elimination of dealer fees. Dealer fees are generally undisclosed to car buyers and are 100% profit to the dealers. The fees have been outlawed in a number of states and are viewed as deceptive to consumers. Litigation partner Michael Weeks has drafted and filed the complaint which also seeks a declaratory judgment that dealer fees are a deceptive trade practice. While Earl Stewart pledges to donate anticipated damages to local charity, he also anticipates that the elimination of dealer fees will save consumers millions of dollars.
Michael J Posner Selected for Inclusion as a “Florida Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics Magazine
June 23, 2008
Michael J Posner (Shareholder; Board Certified Real Estate Attorney) has been recognized by Law & Politics magazine, for the third consecutive year, as a “Florida Super Lawyer”. The Super Lawyers selection process is based on peer nominations, blue ribbon panel review and independent research. Only five percent of Florida attorneys were named to the list.
Michael J Posner Panelist –
Attorneys Title Insurance
Fund Annual Seminar
May 15 – 16, 2008
Michael J Posner (shareholder; board certified real estate attorney) served as Panelist at the 2008 Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund Annual Seminar in front of an estimated 2,000 real estate attorneys and professionals in Orlando, Florida.
Michael J Posner Participates in the 2008 Palm Beach County Law Symposium
February 19, 2008
Michael J. Posner (Shareholder, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney) was one of the featured Panelists at the Palm Beach County Law Symposium on February 19, 2008. The symposium was presented by the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches, in partnership with the Attorneys’ Real Estate Council of Palm Beach County.
Gold Coast Guild “For the Love of Children” 5K Run/Walk
February 16, 2008
Employees of Ward Damon & Posner, P.A. joined once again with friends and family to participate as a team in the fifth annual Run/Walk For the Love of Children. This year’s event was held at Carlin Park in Jupiter, FL on February 16, 2008. Hundreds of walkers contributed their time, energy and talents to make the 2008 event the most successful one yet. The Run/Walk benefits the Children’s Home Society of Florida, and is hosted by the Gold Coast Guild.
Michael J Posner a Guest Lecturer at University of Miami Ralph E. Boyer Institute’s Twentieth Institute on Real Property Law
October 31, 2007
The Ralph E. Boyer Institutes on Real Property and Condominium Law presented the Twentieth Institute on Real Property Law in Miami, Florida on October 31, 2007. Sponsored by the University of Miami School of Law, the Institute presented current topics of considerable interest to attorneys and related professionals involved in real estate transactions, development and finance. A guest lecturer at the Institute, Michael J Posner (shareholder; board certified real estate attorney) presented “Real Estate Financing Updates – Special Needs Financing - Bridge Loans, Loan Syndications, Private Equity”.
Ward Damon & Posner, P.A. Celebrates 20th Anniversary
June 1, 2007
Friday evening, June 1, 2007, more than two hundred and fifty celebrants gathered together with the attorneys and staff of Ward Damon & Posner, P.A. for a Cocktail Reception to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the Firm on June 1, 1987.
