Atty. James A. Fels

Atty. James A. Fels

James A. Fels is a lawyer practicing personal injury, negligence, products liability and 5 other areas of law.

Sarasota Sarasota 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Fels at a glance

James A. Fels is a personal injury, product liability, and adr attorney based in Sarasota, Florida. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1974). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1974) and Butler University (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Fels is a lawyer practicing personal injury, negligence, products liability and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Butler University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Fels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Fels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

James A. Fels is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Product Liability

James A. Fels is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James A. Fels is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →

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 Sarasota 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 James A. Fels

Where is James A. Fels's law office located?
James A. Fels's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Fels handle?
James A. Fels focuses on personal injury, product liability, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James A. Fels practiced law?
James A. Fels has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James A. Fels go to law school?
James A. Fels earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact James A. Fels for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Fels 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 James A. Fels received?
James A. Fels's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1974
B.S.
Butler University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1974

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