Atty. James E. Felman
James E. Felman has concentrated his practice of law in the defense of complex criminal matters and related civil litigation for over 30 years.
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James E. Felman is an attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practforg at Kynes, Markman & Felman PA. They haand 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (1988). Educated at Duke University (JD, 1987) and Duke University (MA Phil., 1987). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Tampa) (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Tampa) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E. Felman has concentrated his practice of law in the defense of complex criminal matters and related civil litigation for over 30 years
- Mr. Felman represents clients in federal and state matters in every phase of the criminal process -- investigation, trial, sentencing, appeal, and post-conviction proceedings
- He has represented clients in a wide range of matters, including allegations of bank fraud, health care fraud, mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, public corruption, environmental crimes, antitrust violations, synthetic/illegal drugs, illegal gambling, child abuse/ pornography, and murder
- Mr. Felman has also devoted a significant portion of his professional efforts to legal reform and policy work
- He has testified on an array of topics before the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and Sentencing Commission, and frequently writes and speaks on criminal justice policy issues
- He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and serves as Chair of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Task Force on First Step Act Implementation
- He also serves as Chair of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section’s Task Force on First Step Act Implementation
- He is a Past Chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association and is the ABA’s Past Liaison to the United States Sentencing Commission
- He was a founding member of the Steering Committee of Clemency Project 2014 and is former Co-Chair of the Practitioners’ Advisory Group to the United States Sentencing Commission
- Mr. Felman is a graduate of Wake Forest University, B.A. cum laude, 1984, and Duke University, M.A
- Phil. and J.D. with high honors (Order of the Coif), 1987
- Following law school, he was a law clerk to Judge Theodore McMillian of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
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 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 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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