HomeSafe Hero Award Winner Honored

Steve Bernstein and HomeSafe Hero, Rob Vargas
(Downtown Photography)

​(Lake Worth, Fla.) – Roberto M. Vargas, shareholder and co-chair of the Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution team at Jones Foster was presented the HomeSafe Hero Award at HomeSafe’s Classic Rock and Roll Party held on January 24, 2026, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The annual award celebrates supporters whose leadership and contributions have significantly advanced HomeSafe’s mission of providing support and healing for victims of child abuse and domestic violence.

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“We are delighted to honor Rob Vargas as this year’s HomeSafe Hero,” said HomeSafe CEO Matthew Ladika. “His unwavering dedication, professional expertise and servant leadership strengthen our community and elevate the services HomeSafe provides to those in need.”
 
As President of the Board of Directors for HomeSafe, Vargas has played a pivotal role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction and strengthening its impact throughout Palm Beach County. He has provided steadfast leadership, governance and advocacy in support of the organization’s mission to protect, heal and empower children and families affected by abuse and trauma.
 
“I believe deeply in HomeSafe, its mission, its work and its people,” said Rob Vargas. “When I first toured HomeSafe, I knew immediately that I wanted to be involved. Seventeen years later, I’m incredibly proud of the campuses we’ve built, the growth of our endowment and our continued focus on supporting our staff. I am truly grateful and honored by this recognition, though recognition was never the goal, the goal has always been to serve.”
 
Vargas brings decades of legal experience in complex commercial litigation, business torts, real property litigation and eminent domain, representing clients in state and federal courts across Florida. He is consistently recognized by peer-reviewed legal publications including Florida Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America and holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell reflecting his high ethical standards and professional excellence. In addition to his legal practice, he is also a graduate of the Leadership Palm Beach County Engage Program and has held leadership roles across civic and professional organizations.
 
HomeSafe is a nationally accredited nonprofit protecting Palm Beach County’s and South Florida’s most vulnerable residents – victims of child abuse and domestic violence. Through its results-driven approach, the organization is a leading provider of prevention and intervention services, serving more than 15,000 infants, children, young adults and families each year. HomeSafe is one of just five specialized therapeutic group care agencies in the state of Florida—the only one in Southeast Florida. To learn more about HomeSafe and supporting its mission, please visit helphomesafe.org or contact Laura Barker, Chief Philanthropy Officer, at 561-383-9829.
 
Jones Foster is a full-service commercial and private client law firm headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in Palm Beach and Jupiter. Tracing its roots back to 1924, the firm has served as an integral part of South Florida’s growth and prosperity. Through a relentless pursuit of excellence, Jones Foster delivers original legal solutions that help clients, colleagues, and the community to move forward. A significant number of attorneys have received the designation of Board-Certified Specialist by The Florida Bar in their specific practice area. The firm’s practice groups include Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Corporate & Tax; Land Use & Governmental; Private Wealth, Wills, Trusts & Estates; Real Estate; and Trust & Estate Litigation. For more information, please visit www.jonesfoster.com.