Atty. David Floyd Chalela

Atty. David Floyd Chalela

Mr. David Floyd Chalela is a lawyer practicing contracts, copyright, corporate and 12 other areas of law.

Tampa Tampa 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About David Floyd Chalela at a glance

David Floyd Chalela is a contracts, copyright, personal injury, criminal defense, and business attorney based in Tampa, Florida. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces United States District Court, Middle District Flo (2001). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Michigan B.A. (—). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Floyd Chalela is a lawyer practicing contracts, copyright, corporate and 12 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • David practices in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

David Floyd Chalela's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Floyd Chalela handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Copyright Law

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Floyd Chalela

Where is David Floyd Chalela's law office located?
David Floyd Chalela's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Floyd Chalela handle?
David Floyd Chalela focuses on contracts, copyright, personal injury, criminal defense, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David Floyd Chalela practiced law?
David Floyd Chalela has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did David Floyd Chalela go to law school?
David Floyd Chalela earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (—).
How can I contact David Floyd Chalela for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 2001
University of Michigan B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces United States District Court, Middle District Flo
Admitted: 2001

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