Elizabeth M. Jones is a partner in the West Palm Beach office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where she is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group.
Elizabeth has significant experience in a wide range of Florida real estate issues, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing, entitlement, and development of all types of commercial property, including office buildings, retail centers, industrial, and mixed-use developments. She also represents home and apartment builders in the acquisition and development of land.
Elizabeth’s recent experience has focused on representing landlords and investors in the purchase, sale, leasing, and management of several Class “A” office buildings and parks throughout Florida, many of which have received publicity as “deals of the year.” Prior to joining Shutts & Bowen LLP, Elizabeth began her career for a well-respected Broward County lobbying firm, where she practiced in the areas of commercial real estate, corporate, regulatory compliance, and governmental consulting.
Credentials
Education
- Nova Southeastern University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2010
- Articles Editor, Nova Law Review
- Dean’s Merit Scholarship
- Dean’s List
- Book Awards: Torts, Lawyering Skills & Values II, Secured Transactions
- Florida Atlantic University, B.B.A., magna cum laude, Finance and Real Estate, 2007
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- District of Columbia
Professional and Civic
- The Florida Bar
- Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section
- Commercial Real Estate Committee
- Landlord/Tenant Committee
- Young Lawyers Division
- Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center Alumni Association
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, Advisory Board Member, January 2023 - Present
News & Insights
Presentations
Publications
- "Westshore office building sells to South Florida buyers," Tampa Bay Business Journal (February 24, 2023)
- Mention, "Yamato Office Center in Boca Raton trades for $46M," The Real Deal (May 11, 2022)
- Co-Author, “Can I Have My Deposit Back?,” ActionLine, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar (Winter 2015 edition)
News & Speaking Engagements
Practice Areas
Industry Focus
Accolades
- Florida Super Lawyers
- Rising Star, Business and Corporate, 2020-2021; Real Estate, 2023-2024