Atty. James Steven Alves

Atty. James Steven Alves

James Steven Alves is a lawyer practicing administrative law, environmental & land use law, health law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About James Steven Alves at a glance

James Steven Alves is a zoning, government, health care, and appellate attorney based in Tallahassee, Florida. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Florida (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1989), Tennessee (1990), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1999). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1984) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Steven Alves is a lawyer practicing administrative law, environmental & land use law, health law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Steven Alves's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

James Steven Alves is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Steven Alves is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James Steven Alves is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Florida →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Steven Alves is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Florida →

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 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 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 Steven Alves

Where is James Steven Alves's law office located?
James Steven Alves's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Steven Alves handle?
James Steven Alves focuses on zoning, government, health care, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Steven Alves practiced law?
James Steven Alves has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James Steven Alves go to law school?
James Steven Alves earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact James Steven Alves for a consultation?
You can contact James Steven Alves 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 Steven Alves received?
James Steven Alves's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1984
B.A.
University of Massachusetts
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1989
Tennessee
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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