Established in 1955, the Martin County Bar Association’s mission is to provide educational opportunities to its members, encourage civility and professionalism, promote fellowship and networking, foster the membership’s health and wellness, assist the public in understanding the role of attorneys and judges in the legal system, and to engage in service to the community.

President Lugo
MCBA President
Jeanette M. Lugo

A Message From The President

Dear Martin County Bar Association Members, Judges, Sponsors and Friends:

It is my privilege to serve as the 56th President of the Martin County Bar Association.  The theme that I have chosen for our 2025-2026 bar year is ACHIEVEMENT.

This year, I am asking our members to reflect on what achievement means to them. Often times, achievement is found in the journey and not always in the destination. Achievement can be a combination of how you manage fulfillment, purpose, and the ability to have an impact on your community. No matter how you define achievement, whether in a personal or professional sense, it plays a role in how you navigate many facets of life.

In the spirit of achievement, our monthly CLE luncheons will be featuring a wonderful line-up of speakers who will be sharing their experiences and perspectives on various topics. We are excited to preview just a few of our speakers including Susan Constantine, an expert in body language analysis and trial consulting; Brian Cuban, an attorney, author, and addiction recovery advocate; and Michelle Shughart, the Assistant District Attorney who prosecuted former neurosurgeon, Christopher Duntsch in the unprecedented case that inspired popular true crime series, ‘Dr. Death’.

President’s Speaker Series Announced for 2025-2026

Please mark your calendar and join us for my President’s Speaker Series. These membership lunches are held on the third Friday of every month at Monarch Country Club in Palm City from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Programs are educational, informative and provide great networking opportunities! Plus, lunches include CLE and are FREE to all MCBA members and the judiciary. Now, that’s a great member benefit!

RSVP online at:
Or, send a check to P.O. Box 2197, Stuart 34995.

2025-2026 MCBA Executive Board

Jeanette M. Lugo
Jeanette M. LugoPresident
Jeanette M. Lugo
United States Attorney’s Office
561-598-6539
jeanette.bernard@usdoj.gov
Gene Zweben
Gene ZwebenVice President
Zweben Law Group
532 Colorado Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 223-5454
gene@zwebenlawgroup.com
Jessica VanValkenburgh
Jessica VanValkenburghSecretary
McCarthy, Summers, Wood, Norman & Schultz
2400 SE Federal Highway, 4th Floor
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 286-1700
jmv@mccarthysummers.com
Ryan Reif
Ryan ReifTreasurer
Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather
1641 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Port St Lucie 34952
(772) 500-4357
rreif@smithball.com
Brandon V. Woodward
Brandon V. WoodwardImmediate Past President
Woodward Kelley Fulton & Kaplan
2400 SE Federal Highway, Ste. 200
Stuart, FL 34994
772-497-6544
brandon@wkfklaw.com