Atty. James N. Powell

Atty. James N. Powell

PRACTICE AREAS Real property law Estate planning Probate General commercial law Corporate law Commercial loans Real estate DISTINCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS Admitted to The Florida Bar – Admitted 1973 St. Petersburg Bar Association 1973, Florida, U.S.

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About James N. Powell at a glance

James N. Powell is a real estate attorney based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. Educated at Stetson University (—, 1976) and Harvard University (—, 1967). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

PRACTICE AREAS
  • Real property law
  • Estate planning
  • Probate
  • General commercial law
  • Corporate law
  • Commercial loans
  • Real estate
DISTINCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
  • Admitted to The Florida Bar – Admitted 1973
  • St. Petersburg Bar Association
  • 1973, Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
  • The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law, Since 2009
EDUCATION
  • Stetson University, J.D.
  • Harvard University, A.B.
BIOGRAPHY
  • Member, Editorial Board, Stetson Intramural Law Review, 1972 — 1973
  • Author, “Usury Entrapped Lender, The Forgotten Man,” Stetson Intramural Law Review, Vol. 3, No. 2, 1973
  • Author, “Cognovit Clause, Fountainhead for Due Process Considerations,” Stetson Intramural Law Review, Vol. 4, No. 1-2, 1974
  • Born: East Liverpool, Ohio
  • LTC., USAR, 1967 — 1994

Practice Areas Explained

James N. Powell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James N. Powell 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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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 St. Petersburg 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 N. Powell

Where is James N. Powell's law office located?
James N. Powell's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James N. Powell handle?
James N. Powell focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did James N. Powell go to law school?
James N. Powell earned their education at (—, 1976); (—, 1967).
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What awards or recognition has James N. Powell received?
James N. Powell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

Stetson University
- 1976
Harvard University
- 1967

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

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