Atty. James Holloway
James L. Holloway, a Partner in the firm’s Fort Myers office, practices in the areas of litigation and local government law.
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James Holloway is a real estate attorney based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (2007). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2007) and University of Florida (B.A., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2024-2024 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James L. Holloway, a Partner in the firm’s Fort Myers office, practices in the areas of litigation and local government law
- He represents municipalities, local governments, and private clients in matters relating to land use, permitting, code enforcement, and eminent domain
- James also handles litigation matters throughout all phases, including drafting pleadings, directing discovery, and researching and drafting dispositive motions
- James frequently appears before Florida courts, the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), and a variety of state and local bodies
- James’ prior experience as a staff attorney for Lee County School District’s Business Services, Operations, and Human Resources departments gave him the foundation of practical experience with employment contracts, bidding and purchasing agreements, and general administrative issues
- While at the School District, James worked closely with staff on the District’s Diversity in Business initiative, training the leadership team on the law relating to disparity studies and drafting the District’s policy for the implementation of programs designed to assist small, disadvantaged, veteran, women, and minority businesses
- Before that, James served for seven years as an Assistant County Attorney for Lee County Attorney’s Office where he was involved in actions involving all types of litigation including, eminent domain, code enforcement, and premises liability
- James also has extensive experience with issues relating to public records law, appeals, and Florida’s Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution Act
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Holloway handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Fort Myers 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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