
Becker is proud to announce Jane L. Cornett has been recognized by the Florida Bar Association for her pro bono work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients. Ms. Cornett is recognized for her work in the 19th Judicial Circuit, which includes Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St Lucie counties.
Established in 1981, The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Awards are intended to encourage lawyers to volunteer free legal services to the poor by recognizing those who make public service commitments and to raise public awareness of the substantial volunteer services provided by Florida lawyers to those who cannot afford legal fees.
Ms. Cornett has been a dedicated volunteer in the 19th Circuit legal community for several decades, including serving as president for both the Martin County Bar Association (MCBA) and its Legal Aid Society. Her commitment to serving the community extends beyond the legal profession, as she has served in numerous leadership roles in local organizations. These include serving as director and president for the Council on Aging of Martin County and as a founder and past president for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Martin County. In 2023, she earned the George W. Bush Jr. MCBA Professionalism Award, which recognizes an attorney who has demonstrated or promoted outstanding professionalism in Martin County, as defined by exemplary ethical conduct, character and integrity, respect for the legal system and all of its participants, commitment to maintaining the highest levels of professional competence, courtesy and civility, and commitment to serving clients, the community and the public good.
Ms. Cornett concentrates her practice on representing condominium associations, homeowner associations and golf course communities. She currently represents more than 300 associations in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Palm Beach counties. She handles real estate transactions and is a title agent for Attorneys’ Title Fund Services. Ms. Cornett is also one of only 200 attorneys statewide who is a Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law.
Florida lawyers provided more than 1.7 million hours of pro bono services to those in need and $11.6 million to legal aid organizations. The awards recognize pro bono service in each of Florida’s 20 judicial circuits as well as service by one Florida Bar member practicing outside the state of Florida.