Martin Haines has practiced family law in Palm Beach County since he was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1971. Board Certified in Marital and Family Law June 1,1985, Mr. Haines has dedicated his career to guiding his clients through complicated and often overwhelming court proceedings.

Mr. Haines has served as president of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, president of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and as a member of the Executive Council of the Family Law Section. For the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers his involvement also included membership on the Board of Governors, service on the State Board of Managers and editor of the Academy newsletter. Mr. Haines’ other memberships include: the American Bar Association, the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and the American College of Matrimonial Lawyers. Additionally, he is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Law & Leading Attorneys and Best Lawyers of America.

Recognized for his expertise in the area of Family Law, Mr. Haines has authored many publications and lectures throughout the United States. He earned his B.A. from Lafayette College in 1968 and was awarded his Juris Doctorate from the Stetson University College of Law in 1971.

Jon D. Newman is an associate with the Law Office Martin L. Haines, III, Chartered. He practices in the area of marital and family law including custody, visitation, paternity, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, and enforcement proceedings in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Hendry and Okeechobee Counties, Florida. He received in 1990 two Bachelor of Arts’ Degrees from Florida State University, one in the area of political science and the other in the field of criminology. Both degrees received the distinction of Cum Laude. He obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from Nova University in 1994.

Mr. Newman is a member of the local Palm Beach County Bar Association and Florida Bar. He received his Board Certification in Marital and Family Law in 2001. He is the past President of the North Palm Beach County Bar Association. He was born and raised in Palm Beach County where he has spent his entire career. He has extensive contacts throughout the community.