Atty. James Albert Hightower
Mr. James Albert Hightower is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, wrongful death law, professional malpractice law and 3 other areas of law.
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James Albert Hightower is a wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Pensacola, Florida. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1972), US Court of Military Appeals (1972), US District Court, Northern District of Florida (1977), and US District Court, Middle District of Florida (1986). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D., 1972) and University of Alabama (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Albert Hightower is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, wrongful death law, professional malpractice law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- James practices in Pensacola, FL
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James Albert Hightower's Areas of Practice
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James Albert Hightower is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →
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 Albert Hightower is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Albert Hightower is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Albert Hightower is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James Albert Hightower is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Pensacola 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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