Atty. Justin Byron Lighty
Justin Byron Lighty is a lawyer practicing employment law, employee rights, employer rights and 13 other areas of law. Justin received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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Justin Byron Lighty is a personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Tampa, Florida. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in California (1975) and Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Middle District of (2006). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1974) and Santa Clara University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Justin Byron Lighty is a lawyer practicing employment law, employee rights, employer rights and 13 other areas of law
- Justin received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Justin practices in Tampa, FL
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Justin Byron Lighty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Justin Byron Lighty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Justin Byron Lighty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Justin Byron Lighty is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Justin Byron Lighty is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Justin Byron Lighty 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.
Justin Byron Lighty is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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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