Atty. Jonathan Vine
S. Jonathan Vine is the Managing Partner of 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, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ( 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
Accountant's Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL · 21+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Vine at a Glance
Jonathan Vine is a Partner based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on trademark, employment, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Florida New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court for th (2005). Educated at Brooklyn Law School J.D. (—) and SUNY at Albany B.A. Biology (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Vine
- S. Jonathan Vine is the Managing Partner of 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, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ( 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
- He 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
- Mr. Vine earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Business from the State University of New York at Albany
- He 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
- 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
- Awards & Recognitions The Best Lawyers in America , Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, recognized since 2024 Florida Trend's Legal Elite NOTABLE Managing Partner, 2025 Newsroom News •Defense Verdict Achieved in Federal Court in Fort Pierce, FL Recent Successful Trial, 4.18.2025 •Summary Judgment - Legal Malpractice - Palm Beach County Publication, 1.17.2024 •Summary Judgment - Negligent Misrepresentation and Tortious Interference - Palm Beach County Publication, 1.10.2024 •Breach of Contract & Age Discrimination Recent Successful Trial, 10.14.2022 •Legal Malpractice Summary Judgment Win Firm News, 11.16.2021
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.
Trademark Law in West Palm Beach
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Employment Law in West Palm Beach
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jonathan Vine is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
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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Real Estate Law in West Palm Beach
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jonathan Vine is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Intellectual Property in West Palm Beach
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Jonathan Vine is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →
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 trademark, employment, business, real estate, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Vine brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, employment, and business, 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.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathan Vine Handles in West Palm Beach
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