Atty. James Forrest Goldsmith

Atty. James Forrest Goldsmith

Mr. James Forrest Goldsmith is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law.

Orlando Orlando 23 yrs experience 23 year
Call (689) 304-3142 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Forrest Goldsmith at a glance

James Forrest Goldsmith is an Associate based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in FL (2003). Educated at Univ. of Florida (LL.M. Taxation, 2004) and Univ. of Florida (B.S. Taxation, 2000). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Forrest Goldsmith is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Univ. of Florida in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • James practices at Akerman LLP in Orlando, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Forrest Goldsmith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Orlando 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 Forrest Goldsmith

Where is James Forrest Goldsmith's law office located?
James Forrest Goldsmith's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Forrest Goldsmith handle?
James Forrest Goldsmith focuses on business, tax, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Forrest Goldsmith practiced law?
James Forrest Goldsmith has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did James Forrest Goldsmith go to law school?
James Forrest Goldsmith earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2004); (B.S. Taxation, 2000).
How can I contact James Forrest Goldsmith for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Univ. of Florida
- 2004
B.S. Taxation
Univ. of Florida
- 2000

Bar Admissions

FL
Admitted: 2003

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