Atty. Bill James
Bill James is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Bill received a A.B. degree from Washington University in 1955, and has been licensed for 69 years.
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Bill James is a Retired Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at James, Hoyer, Newcomer & Smiljanich, P.A.. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1957), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1958), Florida (1966), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1969). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1957) and Washington University (A.B., 1955). Active member of Hillsborough County Bar Association The Florida Bar The Missouri Bar Ferguson-White Inn of Court. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bill James is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- Bill received a A.B. degree from Washington University in 1955, and has been licensed for 69 years
- Bill practices at James, Hoyer, Newcomer & Smiljanich, P.A. in Tampa, FL
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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