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Atty. Jean Strickland

Atty. Jean Strickland

Jean Strickland is originally from Melrose Park, Illinois. After graduating from the University of Illinois in Chicago with a degree in Economics, she moved with her husband to Jupiter, Florida.

West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 7 yrs experience 7 year
Call (689) 304-7610 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Jean Strickland at a glance

Jean Strickland is an Associate based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Florida (2019). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (—). Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jean Strickland is originally from Melrose Park, Illinois
  • After graduating from the University of Illinois in Chicago with a degree in Economics, she moved with her husband to Jupiter, Florida
  • Following a successful career in banking, Jean fulfilled her long-standing dream and acquired a law degree from the University of Miami School of Law
  • During law school, Jean was able to draw on her banking experience representing clients of the school's Investor Rights Clinic as they pursued claims through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's arbitration process
  • Jean additionally worked as a legal intern with the Securities and Exchange Commission in their investigations division evaluating alleged breaches of securities laws
  • Furthering her education in litigation, Jean had the opportunity to intern with the Honorable William C. Turnoff in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • Jean started her legal career as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Barry S. Seltzer in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • Before joining the firm, Jean was further privileged to serve in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Jared M. Strauss and to the Honorable Shaniek M. Maynard
  • Outside of work, Jean enjoys attending live music events where her husband plays bass guitar as part of a band, reading books as part of a book club and traveling with family and friends

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Jean Strickland has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
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Education

University of Miami School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2019

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