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 a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Kynes, Markman & Felman, P.A.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, class action, white collar, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1988) and U.S. District Court, Middle, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seco (1988). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1987) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. 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 has given more than 100 presentations on criminal justice policy issues
- He is a Past Chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association
- From 2014-2017 he served as a member of the Steering Committee of the Clemency Project 2014
- 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
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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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