Atty. Scott Jackman
Scott H. Jackman, a partner in our Tampa office, is a member of the firm’s Community Association Group and focuses on litigation defense of claims against condominium, homeowner and community associations and their officers and directors, to include civil and administrative claims based on the governing statutes, employment and housing discrimination claims, actions for breach of vendor contracts, as well as personal injury and other common law claims.
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL
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About Scott Jackman at a Glance
Scott Jackman is an attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Jackman
- Scott H. Jackman, a partner in our Tampa office, is a member of the firm’s Community Association Group and focuses on litigation defense of claims against condominium, homeowner and community associations and their officers and directors, to include civil and administrative claims based on the governing statutes, employment and housing discrimination claims, actions for breach of vendor contracts, as well as personal injury and other common law claims
- Mr. Jackman also handles malpractice suits against real estate brokers and agents, title and insurance agents, tax and other professionals, as well as personal injury actions involving business and private properties
- Mr. Jackman provides representation in arbitrations, state and federal court, as well administrative proceedings before city, county, state and federal agencies investigating claims of employment and housing discrimination
- Mr. Jackman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Florida, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida College of Law
- He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Florida, all Florida State courts and in the U.S
- District Court for the Southern and Middle District Courts of Florida
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 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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Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Scott Jackman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Scott Jackman maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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