Atty. William T. Jackson
William (Bill) Jackson obtained his Juris Doctor degree from The Florida State University, College of Law, with honors, in 1991. After working for the State of Florida, Department of Education, and as a law clerk for the Honorable Anne C.
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William T. Jackson is a Partner based in Tallahassee, Florida, practforg at Dennis, Jackson, Martin & Fontela, P.A.. They haand 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Florida (1992) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1997). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1991) and Clarkson University (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Alumni, Tallahassee Bar Association The Florida Bar Tallahassee Women Lawyers Association Tallahassee American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William (Bill) Jackson obtained his Juris Doctor degree from The Florida State University, College of Law, with honors, in 1991
- After working for the State of Florida, Department of Education, and as a law clerk for the Honorable Anne C. Booth at the First District Court of Appeal, Mr. Jackson joined the law firm of Dennis & Bowman, P.A., in 1997
- He became a shareholder in 2002, in what is now Dennis, Jackson, Martin & Fontela, P.A
- Mr. Jackson's practice is confined to civil litigation involving medical malpractice, employment law and civil rights, and premises liability
- Mr. Jackson is also the firm's appellate law specialist and has appeared before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal, the First District Court of Appeal, and the Florida Supreme Court
- Mr. Jackson has been involved in various professional organizations throughout his career
- He is a member of the Leon County Bar Association, where he volunteers for its Legal Aid Foundation, providing legal services to indigent citizens in the community
- He has been a member of the Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee (Committee Chair) and the Bar Grievance Committee (Committee Chair), both with The Florida Bar
- He was also a member of the American Inns of Court, both the William H Stafford American Inn of Court, and The First District Appellate American Inn of Court
- Other volunteer commitments include board membership with the Leon County Humane Society (LCHS)
- In that role Mr. Jackson has volunteered his legal expertise, participated in LCHS events, and raised money for various LCHS causes
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Tallahassee 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 substantiand 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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