Atty. James Joseph Duffy

Atty. James Joseph Duffy

James Joseph Duffy is a lawyer practicing fraud and recovery, broker-dealer, corporate theft and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years.

West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About James Joseph Duffy at a glance

James Joseph Duffy is an Associate based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, securities, theft, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Florida (2009) and New York (2011). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Florida (B.S., 2006). Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Joseph Duffy is a lawyer practicing fraud and recovery, broker-dealer, corporate theft and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices at Akerman LLP in West Palm Beach, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph Duffy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Joseph Duffy 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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Securities Law

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Theft & Property Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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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 West Palm Beach 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 Joseph Duffy

Where is James Joseph Duffy's law office located?
James Joseph Duffy's law practice is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph Duffy handle?
James Joseph Duffy focuses on business, securities, theft, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Joseph Duffy practiced law?
James Joseph Duffy has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James Joseph Duffy go to law school?
James Joseph Duffy earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S., 2006).
How can I contact James Joseph Duffy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 2009
B.S.
University of Florida
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2011

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