Atty. John Calhoun Bales

Atty. John Calhoun Bales

I work priarily in the areas of personal injury, auto accidents, insurance disputes, traumatic brain injuries, child injuries, employment, social security benefits, mass torts, construction,... Read Full Bio

Tampa Tampa 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John Calhoun Bales at a glance

John Calhoun Bales is a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at John Bales Attorneys (A Bales Professional Association). They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Florida (1982). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1982) and University of Florida (B.S.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • I work priarily in the areas of personal injury, auto accidents, insurance disputes, traumatic brain injuries, child injuries, employment, social security benefits, mass torts, construction,
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Practice Areas Explained

John Calhoun Bales's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Calhoun Bales handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

John Calhoun Bales is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Calhoun Bales is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

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

John Calhoun Bales 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.

John Calhoun Bales is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Calhoun Bales

Where is John Calhoun Bales's law office located?
John Calhoun Bales's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is John Bales Attorneys (A Bales Professional Association). You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Calhoun Bales handle?
John Calhoun Bales focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Calhoun Bales practiced law?
John Calhoun Bales has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John Calhoun Bales go to law school?
John Calhoun Bales earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S.A., 1979).
How can I contact John Calhoun Bales for a consultation?
You can contact John Calhoun Bales 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 John Calhoun Bales received?
John Calhoun Bales's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1982
B.S.A.
University of Florida
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1982

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