Atty. J. Craig Knox

Atty. J. Craig Knox

Mr. Knox received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Florida in 1976.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Craig Knox at a glance

J. Craig Knox is a Founder based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Andrews, Crabtree, Knox & Longfellow, LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, product liability, civil rights, and education. Admitted to practice in Florida (1979) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Florida (1979). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Florida (B.S. Broadcast, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tallahassee and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar Florida Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Knox received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Florida in 1976
  • He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Florida State University College of Law and was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1979
  • As a student, he was a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honorary
  • From 1980 to 1982, Mr. Knox served as a law clerk for the Honorable Douglass B. Shivers, First District Court of Appeal, State of Florida
  • He then joined the firm of Fuller & Johnson, P.A., as an associate from 1982 to 1985
  • In 1985, he became a shareholder with Fuller, Johnson & Farrell, P.A., and continued in that position until he resigned in March, 2000, to become a founding partner of Andrews, Crabtree, Knox & Longfellow, LLP. The scope of Mr. Knox's practice includes a broad range of civil trial and appellate work, including employment law, governmental tort liability, major vehicular litigation, nursing home litigation, product liability, and workers' compensation
  • Mr. Knox serves as general counsel to the District Board of Trustees for Tallahassee Community College
  • Mr. Knox is admitted to practice in all Florida courts, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeal for the Eleventh Circuit
  • He is active in various professional organizations, including the American Bar Association (ABA), The Trial Lawyers and Workers' Compensation sections of The Florida Bar, Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA), and Defense Research Institute (DRI)

Practice Areas Explained

J. Craig Knox's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Craig Knox handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

J. Craig Knox is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →

Product Liability

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Civil Rights

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Education 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 Tallahassee 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 J. Craig Knox

Where is J. Craig Knox's law office located?
J. Craig Knox's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm is Andrews, Crabtree, Knox & Longfellow, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Craig Knox handle?
J. Craig Knox focuses on employment, workers comp, product liability, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has J. Craig Knox practiced law?
J. Craig Knox has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did J. Craig Knox go to law school?
J. Craig Knox earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S. Broadcast, 1976).
How can I contact J. Craig Knox for a consultation?
You can contact J. Craig Knox directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Craig Knox received?
J. Craig Knox's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University College of Law
- 1979
B.S. Broadcast
University of Florida
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Florida
Admitted: 1979

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