Atty. James Kole
James A. Kole is an attorney in the Tallahassee office of Morgan & Morgan.
Work Injury & Workers' Compensation Lawyers Attorney · Serving Tallahassee, FL · 33+ Years Experience
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About James Kole at a Glance
James Kole is an Attorney based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Fl (1993). Educated at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN J.D. (—) and Miami University, Oxford, OH B. A. (—). Active member of Membership •US District Court, Northern District of Florida •US District Court, Middle District of Florida. Serves clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Kole
- James A. Kole is an attorney in the Tallahassee office of Morgan & Morgan
- His practice is devoted to representing injured workers in Florida workers' compensation cases
- James graduated cum laude in three years with three majors in Political Science, History, and Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1990 and graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, TN in 1993
- James has practiced workers' compensation law since 1993
- briefly representing employers and insurance carriers, but exclusively representing injured workers since 1994
- Since 2004, James has volunteered as a Guardian ad Litem, advocating for abused and neglected children in the Florida court system
- He was a finalist for the Glenn J. Winuk Humanitarian Award for his work as a Guardian ad Litem
- In his free time, James enjoys sports, reading history, home improvement projects, and living vicariously through his three children
- Awards & Recognitions •Finalist for Glenn J. Winuk Humanitarian Award
Practice Areas Explained
James Kole's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Kole handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tallahassee.
Workers Compensation in Tallahassee
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tallahassee
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 Tallahassee 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 venue, 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.
Tallahassee Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tallahassee-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tallahassee Choose James Kole
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Kole's practice in the field of workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Kole brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Workers Comp Practice
Concentrating on workers comp means James Kole's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Tallahassee
A Tallahassee-based practice means James Kole attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James Kole Handles in Tallahassee
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