Mr. James A Staack

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Mr. James A Staack: Attorney with Staack & Simms, PLLC
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Biography

Jim has been a practicing attorney in Pinellas County, Florida, since 1980. He holds a license to practice in all Florida State courts, all Federal Districts of Florida, and the Federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. A certified Real Estate Specialist by the Florida Bar Board from 1991 to 2022, Jim has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating the highest level of peer recognition. He is also a licensed real estate broker in Florida. As the founder of the firm, Jim's extensive experience encompasses real estate transactions and litigation, including large commercial deals, mobile home park conversions, and condominium and timeshare terminations. He also handles loan workouts, complex litigation, consumer class actions, and serves as a timeshare foreclosure trustee for resorts statewide. Fluent in German, Jim is part of the German-American Lawyers Association and has held leadership roles with the Pinellas County Deaf Services Center and the Hearing Connection of Tampa Bay. Active in the arts community, he has served on the boards of the Tampa Bay Symphony and the American Stage Company. Jim resides in Pinellas County with his wife, Eva, and enjoys being near his children and grandchildren.

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Consumer Litigation
  • Class Actions
  • Probate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
New York University, B.F.A., 1971
Law School Attended:
Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1979
Year of First Admission:
1980
Admission:
1980, Florida; 1980, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Memberships:
German-American Lawyers Association.
Military:
U.S. Navy, Damage Controlman 2nd Class, 1965-1968
Languages:
German
Birth Information:
1946
Certifications:
Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education (1995 - 2022)
ISLN:
903494388

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$350 - $450/hr
Contingency Fee
33% - 50%
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0
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5.0/5.0 (9 reviews)
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Contact Mr. James A Staack

Contact Information:

727-222-3861  Phone

727-461-4836  Fax

www.staacklaw.com/james-a-staack-esq

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