Atty. James David Stokes

Atty. James David Stokes

James David Stokes is a lawyer practicing election, campaign and political law, county & local govt law, county and local government law and 16 other areas of law. James received a degree from University of Notre Dame in 2014, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Palm Bay Palm Bay 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About James David Stokes at a glance

James David Stokes is a employment, business, zoning, litigation, and education attorney based in Palm Bay, Florida. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (1997) and Florida (1998). Educated at University of Notre Dame (Thoelogy University, 2014) and Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1995). Active member of Los Angeles County and American. Serands clients in Palm Bay, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James David Stokes is a lawyer practicing election, campaign and political law, county & local govt law, county and local government law and 16 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from University of Notre Dame in 2014, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices in Palm Bay, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James David Stokes's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James David Stokes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James David Stokes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Land Use & Zoning

James David Stokes is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James David Stokes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James David Stokes is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Palm Bay 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 David Stokes

Where is James David Stokes's law office located?
James David Stokes's law practice is located in Palm Bay, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Stokes handle?
James David Stokes focuses on employment, business, zoning, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James David Stokes practiced law?
James David Stokes has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James David Stokes go to law school?
James David Stokes earned their education at (Thoelogy University, 2014); (J.D., 1995).
How can I contact James David Stokes for a consultation?
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Education

Thoelogy University
University of Notre Dame
- 2014
J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
Florida
Admitted: 1998

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