Atty. James Jay Porter

Atty. James Jay Porter

James Jay Porter is a lawyer practicing county & local govt law, county and local government law, city and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Bethany College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Tampa Tampa 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About James Jay Porter at a glance

James Jay Porter is a Partner, Transactions based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1990). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Bethany College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chair •Arts Council of Hillsborough County, Former Chairman •Tampa Theater Transition Committee, Former Chairman. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Jay Porter is a lawyer practicing county & local govt law, county and local government law, city and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Bethany College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices at Akerman LLP in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Jay Porter's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Jay Porter is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Jay Porter

Where is James Jay Porter's law office located?
James Jay Porter's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Jay Porter handle?
James Jay Porter focuses on real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Jay Porter practiced law?
James Jay Porter has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James Jay Porter go to law school?
James Jay Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact James Jay Porter for a consultation?
You can contact James Jay Porter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Jay Porter received?
James Jay Porter's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Bethany College
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1990

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