Atty. William Stephens Josey

Atty. William Stephens Josey

William Stephens Josey is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment law, professional liability law and 8 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Tampa Tampa 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About William Stephens Josey at a glance

William Stephens Josey is a Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at William S. Josey Esq.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Florida (1981), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1982), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1985). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1981) and Emory University (B.A. Oxford, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hillsborough County Bar Association The Florida Bar (Member, Civil Procedure Rules Committee, 1994—) Defense Research Institute Florida Defense Lawyers Association American Concrete Institute, Florida Suncoast Chapter. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Stephens Josey is a lawyer practicing litigation, employment law, professional liability law and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices at William S. Josey Esq. in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

William Stephens Josey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Stephens Josey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

William Stephens Josey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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

William Stephens Josey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Stephens Josey is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William Stephens Josey is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 William Stephens Josey

Where is William Stephens Josey's law office located?
William Stephens Josey's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is William S. Josey Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Stephens Josey handle?
William Stephens Josey focuses on employment, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William Stephens Josey practiced law?
William Stephens Josey has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William Stephens Josey go to law school?
William Stephens Josey earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. Oxford, 1977).
How can I contact William Stephens Josey for a consultation?
You can contact William Stephens Josey 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 William Stephens Josey received?
William Stephens Josey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1981
B.A. Oxford
Emory University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1985

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