Atty. John S. Jaffer
Research Assistant to Judge John M. Scheb, Second District Court of Appeal, Florida, 1975-1977.
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About John S. Jaffer at a glance
John S. Jaffer is a Member based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at John S. Jaffer Attorney at Law. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1974) and Harvard University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sarasota County and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serves clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Research Assistant to Judge John M. Scheb, Second District Court of Appeal, Florida, 1975-1977
Author
- "Practical Considerations," Florida Appellate Practice, 1986, 1988 Supplement, 1993, 1998
- "Civil Appeals," Florida Appellate Practice, 1988 Supplement
Co-Author
"Local Practice and Procedure, "Florida Lawyer's Guide, 1984
Contributing Author
Computer Law, The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Seminar, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Jaffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
John S. Jaffer is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John S. Jaffer is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
John S. Jaffer is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Sarasota 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 venue, 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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