Atty. James O. Cole
James O. Cole is a lawyer practicing business law, entertainment, arts, & sports, real property, probate & trust.
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James O. Cole is a trusts, probate, business, real estate, and entertainment attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971), California (1977), and Florida (2001). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1971). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James O. Cole is a lawyer practicing business law, entertainment, arts, & sports, real property, probate & trust
- James has been licensed for 55 years
- James practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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James O. Cole is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James O. Cole is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James O. Cole is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
James O. Cole is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Fort Lauderdale 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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