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About James R. Betts at a glance
James R. Betts is a Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at James R. Betts Esq.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on probate, real estate, estate litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Florida (1981) and Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court (1981). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1981) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James R. Betts is a lawyer practicing commercial and real estate litigation, probate litigation, enforcement of judgments and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at James R. Betts Esq. in Tampa, FL
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James R. Betts is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James R. Betts is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
James R. Betts is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Florida →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James R. Betts is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Tampa 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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