David E. Bowers - West Palm Beach, FL
David E. Bowers is a Shareholder and Practice Group Chair at Jones Foster, an elite West Palm Beach firm established in 1924. A Florida Bar Board Certified tax specialist with over forty years of experience, attorney Bowers leads the firm's Private Wealth, Trusts and Estates and Corporate and Tax groups, advising high-net-worth families, executives, and closely held businesses on complex taxation, succession planning, and corporate transactions.
Board-Certified Tax and Private Wealth Counsel in West Palm Beach
Preserving private wealth and navigating complex federal tax codes requires seasoned legal judgment and meticulous foresight. At Jones Foster in West Palm Beach, shareholder David E. Bowers provides strategic counsel to protect multi-generational family assets and corporate entities. As a Florida Bar Board Certified tax attorney with master of laws training, David Bowers combines four decades of transactional and controversy experience. Whether you need to hire an estate planning attorney for wealth preservation or seek corporate counsel for complex transactions, he delivers sophisticated legal solutions that withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Sophisticated Legal Solutions Across Tax and Wealth Planning
Serving as chair of Jones Foster's core transactional practice groups, David Bowers orchestrates multidisciplinary legal solutions designed for affluent individuals, family offices, and emerging enterprises:
Federal Tax Planning and IRS Dispute Defense
Evolving tax codes present ongoing challenges for estate succession, corporate profits, and investment assets. Acting as seasoned tax lawyers and irs dispute lawyers, David Bowers structures tax-efficient corporate restructurings, guides clients through acquisitions, and advises on executive compensation and retirement plans. When authorities initiate audits or issue deficiency notices, he provides authoritative defense before the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Tax Court.
Private Wealth, Wills, Trusts, and Generational Succession
Preserving family legacies demands tailored estate documents that minimize estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Serving as trusted wills lawyers, trusts lawyers, and estate planning lawyers, David Bowers crafts revocable trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, dynasty trusts, and family limited partnerships. Additionally, diligent power of attorney lawyers help principals establish durable financial powers and advance directives for dependable fiduciary oversight.
Probate and Trust Administration for Affluent Estates
The administration of substantial estates requires strict compliance with Florida probate statutes and federal tax filings. Thorough probate lawyers assist personal representatives and trustees with asset inventories, creditor claims, estate tax returns, and property distributions. When estate disputes or will contests arise, attorney Bowers coordinates with trial counsel to defend fiduciary decisions and uphold the decedent's intent.
Corporate Governance, Business Formation, and Contracts
Closely held businesses and medical practices face complex succession and governance demands. Acting as experienced business formation lawyers and contract lawyers, David Bowers drafts buy-sell agreements, shareholder voting trusts, and partnership contracts, ensuring operational continuity across generations.
Why High-Net-Worth Clients Choose David E. Bowers
Affluent families and business leaders across Palm Beach County rely on David E. Bowers and Jones Foster for several hallmark distinctions:
- Florida Bar Board Certified: Board certification in tax law represents the Florida Bar's highest evaluation of competence, experience, and ethics.
- A Century of Firm Heritage: Founded in 1924, Jones Foster has served South Florida for over one hundred years, providing enduring institutional stability.
- Consistent Peer Honors: Recognized in Super Lawyers from 2006 to 2026, listed in Best Lawyers in America, and rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Statewide Tax Leadership: Former Chair of the Florida Bar Tax Section and long-standing operating board member of the Florida Tax Institute.
Schedule a Strategic Consultation with David E. Bowers
Proactive estate planning and corporate tax structuring are essential to safeguarding wealth against taxes, creditors, and succession disputes. If you need a tax attorney or private wealth counsel to review your estate plan, contact David E. Bowers at Jones Foster in West Palm Beach today to schedule a confidential consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach along the scenic waterfront of S Flagler Dr, within the active central business district.
Building Location
This is a 15-story Class B professional office tower known as Flagler Center II, part of the waterfront Flagler Center office complex. Built in 1984, the tower features recently renovated lobbies, common areas, and elevators, and is situated near the Intracoastal Waterway and Trinity Park.
Parking Details
A structured parking garage with convenient dedicated visitor parking is available on-site, backed by 24/7 manned security.
Public Transit
Served by Palm Tran Route 1 (Northbound/Southbound); nearest stop is at Lakeview Ave at Dixie Hwy.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby of the Flagler Center II tower. Take the elevator to the 11th floor, and proceed to the law offices of Jones Foster in Suite 1100.