Atty. James A Staack
Jim has been a practicing attorney in Pinellas County, Florida, since 1980. He holds a license to practice in all Florida State courts, all Federal Districts of Florida, and the Federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Complex Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Clearwater, FL · 46+ Years Experience
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About James A Staack at a Glance
James A Staack is a Member based in Clearwater, Florida, practicing at Staack & Simms, PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. (1980). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1979) and New York University (B.F.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of German-American Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James A Staack
- Jim has been a practicing attorney in Pinellas County, Florida, since 1980
- He holds a license to practice in all Florida State courts, all Federal Districts of Florida, and the Federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
- A certified Real Estate Specialist by the Florida Bar Board from 1991 to 2022, Jim has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating the highest level of peer recognition
- He is also a licensed real estate broker in Florida
- As the founder of the firm, Jim's extensive experience encompasses real estate transactions and litigation, including large commercial deals, mobile home park conversions, and condominium and timeshare terminations
- He also handles loan workouts, complex litigation, consumer class actions, and serves as a timeshare foreclosure trustee for resorts statewide
- Fluent in German, Jim is part of the German-American Lawyers Association and has held leadership roles with the Pinellas County Deaf Services Center and the Hearing Connection of Tampa Bay
- Active in the arts community, he has served on the boards of the Tampa Bay Symphony and the American Stage Company
- Jim resides in Pinellas County with his wife, Eva, and enjoys being near his children and grandchildren
Practice Areas Explained
James A Staack's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A Staack handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Clearwater.
Probate in Clearwater
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Business & Corporate Law in Clearwater
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Clearwater
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Class Action in Clearwater
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Civil Litigation in Clearwater
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Clearwater
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 Clearwater 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.
Clearwater Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Clearwater-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Clearwater Choose James A Staack
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James A Staack's practice in the field of probate, business, real estate, class action, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James A Staack brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. , James A Staack can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, business, and real estate, James A Staack can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Clearwater
A Clearwater-based practice means James A Staack attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James A Staack Handles in Clearwater
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