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.
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James A Staack is a Member based in Clearwater, Florida, practforg at Staack & Simms, PLLC. They haand 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. 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. Actiand member of German-American Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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