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John David (J.D.) Dickenson Admitted to American College of Coverage Counsel

BOCA RATON, November 11, 2024 – John David (J.D.) Dickenson, Regional Manager, Global Insurance Department (East) has been named a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC), the preeminent association of U.S., Canadian, and Bermudan lawyers who represent the interests of insurers and policyholders.

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Cozen O'Connor established its Boca Raton office in September 2021 when attorneys from the boutique firms Morris Law Group and Elder Law Associates joined. Our Boca Raton attorneys have a strong background in all aspects of the Private Client, Trusts and Estates practice, including estate and tax planning for high net worth individuals and multi-generational family offices, succession planning, wills and estates, business structuring and asset preservation, domestic and international tax planning, and charitable giving. The attorneys in the firm's Boca Raton office are also experienced in special needs and elder law, including fiduciary and guardianship litigation, nursing home residents’ rights litigation, and advance directives.

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Heather Beale

Heather Beale

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Gregory S. Bloshinsky

Gregory S. Bloshinsky

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Simeon D. Brier

Simeon D. Brier

Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Chair, DEI Strategies & Solutions

Nicole Connors

Nicole Connors

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Matthew B.  Criscuolo

Matthew B. Criscuolo

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J. Kent Crocker

J. Kent Crocker

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John David Dickenson

John David Dickenson

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Jonathan E. Gale

Jonathan E. Gale

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Howard S. Krooks, CELA

Howard S. Krooks, CELA

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Lester E. Lipschutz

Lester E. Lipschutz

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Chelsea Maizel

Chelsea Maizel

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Ellen S. Morris

Ellen S. Morris

Office Managing Partner

Stuart R. Morris

Stuart R. Morris

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Alexandra J. Schultz

Alexandra J. Schultz

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Natasha Shaikh

Natasha Shaikh

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Danielle Weisman

Danielle Weisman

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John David (J.D.) Dickenson Admitted to American College of Coverage Counsel

November 11, 2024 BOCA RATON, November 11, 2024 – John David (J.D.) Dickenson, Regional Manager, Global Insurance Department (East) has been named a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC), the preeminent association of U.S., Canadian, and Bermudan lawyers who represent the interests of insurers and policyholders.

Michael Heller Talks to Law360 About his Re-election to CEO, Surviving the Pandemic, What Comes Next

October 15, 2024 Following his unanimous re-election to CEO, Michael Heller spoke with Law360 Pulse about the successes and challenges of the last three years and his priorities for the next three.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

August 15, 2024 Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Super Lawyers Names 15 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2024 Florida List

July 03, 2024 Eight Cozen O’Connor attorneys have been recognized as Super Lawyers, including Susan N. Eisenberg, James A. Gale, Howard S. Krooks, Samuel A. Lewis, Ellen S. Morris, Stuart R. Morris, Ralf R. Rodriguez, and Martin T. Schrier. The seven Cozen O’Connor attorneys recognized as Rising Stars are Heather Beale, Tiffany Bustamante, J. Kent Crocker, Arielle Eisenberg, Alexandra J. Schultz, Natasha Shaikh, and Paul Souferis.

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

June 10, 2024 Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”

Cozen O’Connor Promotes 23 Attorneys to Member

March 15, 2024 “This is a group of terrific lawyers across many offices and practices areas and we look forward to following their achievements,” said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Heller.

Cozen O’Connor Announces New Group Chairs, Office Managing Partners, Other Promotions

February 15, 2024 The firm announced several new practice group chairs, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives

Simeon Brier Recognized as a 2023 Top Latino Lawyer by Latino Leaders Magazine

November 14, 2023 Simeon Brier, chair of the firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives, has been recognized as a 2023 Top Latino Lawyer by Latino Leaders Magazine.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to its Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

August 17, 2023 Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Super Lawyers Names 12 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2023 Florida List

June 30, 2023 Selection to Super Lawyers is based on peer nominations and evaluations, combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 5% of attorneys are named Super Lawyers; only 2.5% of attorneys are listed as Rising Stars.

Matthew Criscuolo Reelected President of The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

June 22, 2023 Matthew Criscuolo, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been reelected as President of The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.

More Than 200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

August 22, 2022 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Goodman and Rich Complete Mediation Certification

August 03, 2022 Joshua R. Goodman and Joseph F. Rich completed training and certification to be Civil Circuit and County mediators in the state of Florida.

Ellen Morris Selected as an Honoree for Daily Business Review’s Florida Legal Awards

March 25, 2022 Ellen Morris has been selected as an honoree for the Daily Business Review’s annual Florida Legal Awards in the Innovator category.

Ellen Morris Selected as an Honoree in South Florida Business & Wealth’s 2022 Prestigious Women Awards

March 01, 2022 Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Ellen Morris, member of the firm’s Elder Law Group, has been selected as an honoree in South Florida Business & Wealth’s 2022 Prestigious Women Awards.

Cozen O’Connor Expands Private Client, Trusts and Estates Group with Six New Attorneys; Opens New South Florida Office in Boca Raton

September 02, 2021 The attorneys, from the boutique firms Morris Law Group and Elder Law Associates PA, are Stuart R. Morris, Ellen S. Morris, Howard S. Krooks, Gregory S. Bloshinsky, Michael S. Gross, and Cassandra Jelincic.

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Ellen S. Morris

Office Managing Partner

emorris@cozen.com

(561) 750-3850

Ellsworth Baptiste

Office Manager

EBaptiste@cozen.com

(305) 358-4694