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About Derek Vashon James at a glance
Derek Vashon James is a Partner based in Maitland, Florida, practicing at Jones, Hurley & Hand, P.A.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2000). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 2000) and University of West Florida (B.A. Political, 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Florida Bar Orange County Bar Association Trial Board Member, American Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Maitland, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Derek Vashon James is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Derek Vashon James is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Derek Vashon James is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
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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 Maitland 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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