Atty. Justin Van Cleave

Atty. Justin Van Cleave

Justin Michael Van Cleave is an Associate in the firm's Tampa office practicing in general civil litigation. Mr.

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Justin Van Cleave is an Associate based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2023). Educated at University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law J.D. (—) and Florida State University B.S. Economics & Statistics Pasco Hernando State College A.A. (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •The Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Justin Michael Van Cleave is an Associate in the firm's Tampa office practicing in general civil litigation
  • Mr. Van Cleave earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics from Florida State University in 2020
  • He went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2023
  • While in law school, he served as Executive Research Editor of the Florida Journal of International Law, was a Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing I & II, and competed for the Florida Tax Moot Court team
  • In addition, he spent a Semester-in-Practice at the Supreme Court of Florida, worked in the Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Assistance Clinic, where he drafted significant portions of an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States, worked at a boutique business litigation firm, externed at UF Health Shands Legal Services, and spent a summer at the Georgia State-wide Business Court in its first year of operation

Practice Areas Explained

Justin Van Cleave's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Justin Van Cleave handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Justin Van Cleave is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Where is Justin Van Cleave's law office located?
Justin Van Cleave's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Justin Van Cleave handle?
Justin Van Cleave focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Justin Van Cleave practiced law?
Justin Van Cleave has 3+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2023.
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Education

University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Florida State University B.S. Economics & Statistics Pasco Hernando State College A.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2023

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