Atty. Jonathan Vine
Jonathan Vine is a partner with the firm’s West Palm Beach Office and practices in the areas of Legal and Accounting Malpractice, Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Insurance Agent/Broker Errors & Omissions, Directors and Officers Liability, Banking and Financial Litigation, FINRA Arbitration, Trademark and Copyright Litigation, Intellectual Property, Real Estate Malpractice and Litigation, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Community Association Law, Commercial and Regulatory Litigation, Class Action, Consumer Protection Defense, Education Liability, Housing and ERISA Litigat
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL
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About Jonathan Vine at a Glance
Jonathan Vine is a business and litigation attorney based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane. Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Vine
- Jonathan Vine is a partner with the firm’s West Palm Beach Office and practices in the areas of Legal and Accounting Malpractice, Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Insurance Agent/Broker Errors & Omissions, Directors and Officers Liability, Banking and Financial Litigation, FINRA Arbitration, Trademark and Copyright Litigation, Intellectual Property, Real Estate Malpractice and Litigation, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Community Association Law, Commercial and Regulatory Litigation, Class Action, Consumer Protection Defense, Education Liability, Housing and ERISA Litigation for the firm
- Mr. Vine also frequently lectures in the areas of Lawyer’s Professional Responsibility and Legal Malpractice
- He has spent over 20 years defending lawyers and other professionals in both civil disputes and grievance matters
- Mr. Vine is a member of the Grievance Committee for the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida where he handles investigations of lawyers within this Judicial Circuit
- Mr. Vine is also a member of the Committee of Professionalism of The Florida Bar
- Mr. Vine conducts diversity training for managers and employees to assist companies in preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace
- Mr. Vine provides advice to employers to properly tailor their Employee Handbooks and other employment policies to their business needs, as well as drafting employment contracts and separation agreements
- Mr. Vine counsels employers on executive compensation, fiduciary and employee benefit issues, as well as the proper classification of exempt and non-exempt employees
- Mr. Vine further provides representation to employers during investigations or audits conducted by the Department of Labor or Department of Justice
- Mr. Vine also maintains a significant practice in defending class actions filed pursuant to the following statutes: Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Fair Debt Collections Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Interstate Land Sales Act
- He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Business from the State University of New York at Albany
- Mr. Vine received his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School in 2000
- While in law school, he served as a law clerk for The Honorable Neil Jon Firetog of Supreme Court of The State of New York as well as participated in the Corporate Real Estate Clinic which provided corporate and real estate legal services to Not For Profit Entities in New York City
- Mr. Vine is admitted to practice in all state courts within Florida and New York as well as all Federal Courts in Florida
- Prior to joining Cole Scott & Kissane, Mr. Vine was specialty claims counsel at Zurich Insurance handling professional liability claims and insurance coverage matters
- Prior to joining Zurich Insurance, Mr. Vine litigated with a large national firm based in New York in the areas of Commercial Litigation and Professional Liability
- Mr. Vine is a Martindale-Hubbell rated A.V. attorney
- He is a member of the American Bar Association, Palm Beach County Bar Association, and Professional Liability Underwriting Society
- He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® since 2024
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan Vine's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Vine handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
Business & Corporate Law in West Palm Beach
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in West Palm Beach
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
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 venue, 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.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in West Palm Beach Choose Jonathan Vine
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan Vine's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Jonathan Vine can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Jonathan Vine attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jonathan Vine Handles in West Palm Beach
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