Current Employment Position(s)

Partner

Lawyer Overview

John W. Foster, Sr., is a litigation partner with extensive experience as lead counsel in trials and appeals, as well as state and administrative proceedings.

Mr. Foster’s practice includes emphasis on construction litigation, family and marital law matters and complex commercial litigation. He has substantial experience in the areas of contract claims, tort claims and general civil litigation.

Mr. Foster has served as lead plaintiffs’ counsel and lead defense counsel for clients in a large variety of high-profile claims, including claims arising out of (i) the design and construction of attractions at major theme parks, (ii) the design or construction of hotel and resort projects, (iii) the design and construction of large public projects, including courthouse and school construction, (iv) the defense of numerous sports teams against antitrust and tortious interference claims, (v) the design and fabrication of a replacement fleet of 12 high-capacity monorail trains for a large theme park, (vi) the misappropriation of trade secrets or proprietary information, (vii) trademark infringement claims, (viii) claims involving Florida’s control share acquisition (or anti-takeover) act, and (ix) other high-profile claims.

Mr. Foster has also prosecuted and defended claims alleging fraud in the inducement, securities fraud and breach of contract arising out of the sale and purchase of stock or assets. Moreover, Mr. Foster was lead trial counsel for the receiver of a large home building company ($100 million in sales). Mr. Foster assisted the receiver in preparing a plan for reorganization in the receivership proceedings, and he represented the receiver in prosecuting and defending against numerous claims.

Mr. Foster serves as lead counsel in marital dissolution and family law proceedings, including proceedings involving distribution of substantial assets, alimony, the enforceability of prenuptial agreements, child support, child custody and ancillary commercial issues.

Mr. Foster is a member of the American, Florida and Orange County Associations.

Areas of Practice

• Litigation: Commercial
• Construction Litigation
• Family and Marital Law Matters
• Complex Commercial Litigation

Bar Admissions

• U.S. Supreme Court, 1991
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1981
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1981
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1981
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1981
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1981
• Florida, 1981

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American County Associations (Member)
• Florida County Associations (Member)
• Orange County Associations (Member)

Honors and Awards

• "Leading Business Lawyers"

Education

• University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1980
  J.D.
• Rollins College, 1976
  B.A.

Address

SunTrust Center, Suite 2300
200 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801-3432

Phones

(407) 649-4030

Faxes

(407) 841-0168

Emails

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Websites

http://www.bakerlaw.com