Atty. James Lester Kaney

Atty. James Lester Kaney

James Lester Kaney is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation, employment litigation, professional liability and 14 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Florida State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Ormond Beach Ormond Beach 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lester Kaney at a glance

James Lester Kaney is a Member based in Ormond Beach, Florida, practicing at KaneyLaw. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, employment, business, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1973), U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of Flo U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourt (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. C (1991). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1972) and Florida State University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Volusia County. Serands clients in Ormond Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Lester Kaney is a lawyer practicing complex civil litigation, employment litigation, professional liability and 14 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Florida State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at KaneyLaw in Ormond Beach, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Lester Kaney's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Lester Kaney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 Ormond 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 Lester Kaney

Where is James Lester Kaney's law office located?
James Lester Kaney's law practice is located in Ormond Beach, Florida. The firm is KaneyLaw. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lester Kaney handle?
James Lester Kaney focuses on trusts, probate, employment, business, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Lester Kaney practiced law?
James Lester Kaney has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Lester Kaney go to law school?
James Lester Kaney earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James Lester Kaney for a consultation?
You can contact James Lester Kaney 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 Lester Kaney received?
James Lester Kaney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University
- 1972
B.A.
Florida State University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of Flo U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourt
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. C
Admitted: 1991

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