Atty. James Catalano
James Catalano is a Tampa native working in Morgan & Morgan’s Premises Liability department. James obtained his Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies with a Minor in Psychology at the University of Central Florida.
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James Catalano is an Attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle of Florida (2014). Educated at Florida International University College of Law J.D. (—) and University of Central Florida (—). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Catalano is a Tampa native working in Morgan & Morgan’s Premises Liability department
- James obtained his Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies with a Minor in Psychology at the University of Central Florida
- After college, James attended the Florida International University College of Law where he obtained his J.D. while serving as a litigator in the University’s Investor Advocacy Clinic, representing people that had been victimized by investment firms and brokers
- After law school, James returned to Tampa, where he represented major banks, like Bank of America, N.A., statewide in foreclosure actions, and eventually, began a career at the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office, protecting people’s rights
- During his tenure at the Public Defender’s Office he represented cases from every stage, and tried over sixty jury and non-jury trials, including first-degree and punishable-by-life felonies
- James joined Morgan & Morgan so that he could put his extensive litigation and trial skills to work for the people and pursue his passion for protecting people’s rights
- Recent Wins Thomas, Matthew vs
- Pie R Round LLC d/b/a Cici's Pizza $5,300,000 Slip and Fall 2022 Lopez, Fernando vs
- Polk County School Board $86,365 Car Accident 2022
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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 Tampa 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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