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.
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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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- 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
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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 attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Jay Porter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
James Jay Porter is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →
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 →
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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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