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Practice Areas
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30% Car / Auto Accident
19 years
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25% Personal Injury
19 years
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25% Wrongful Death
19 years
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20% Aviation
19 years
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (25%-40%), Free Consultation (120 minutes)
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Contact Information
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References
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Peer Endorsements
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I wholeheartedly endorse Jim Messer. Jim is a true professional. He is an experienced and skilled advocate who has always demonstrated a commitment...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Kim Cullen
, Winter Park (FL), 6 months ago
Jim is an excellent attorney. He is dedicated to fighting for his clients. Impressively he is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Georgia....
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Howard Spiva
, Savannah (GA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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19 years since James E. Messer Jr. was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Georgia |
Active Member in Good Standing
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1993 |
01/13/2012 |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1994 |
03/05/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Fonvielle Lewis Foote & Messer
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1999–present
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Associate at
Cooper Coppins & Monroe
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1995–1999
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Associate at
Jones Cork & Miller
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1993–1995
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Helicopter pilot at
United States Army
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1984–1990
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See all 4 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1993 |
| Washington and Lee University |
Economics |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1984 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2011 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2011 |
| Legislative Shoeleather Award |
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2010 |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2010 |
| Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer |
Florida Bar |
2009 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2009 |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2009 |
| Legislative Shoeleather Award |
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2007 |
| Legislative Shoeleather Award |
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) |
2005 |
| AV rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2005 |
| Recipient |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum |
2002 |
See all 14 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Secretary |
Tallahassee Bar Association |
2010-present
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| Board of Trustees |
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Foundation |
2008-present
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| Alumni Member |
Stafford American Inns of Court |
2004-present
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| Member |
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association |
2001-present
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| Member |
American Association for Justice |
1999-present
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| Member |
Florida Justice Association |
1999-present
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| Member |
Tallahassee Bar Association |
1996-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar |
1994-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1993-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Georgia |
1993-present
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| Board Member |
Capital City Justice Association |
2010-2011
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| Board of Directors |
Exchange Club |
2008-2010
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| Board Member |
Tallahassee Bar Association |
2008-2010
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| Board of Directors |
Communities in Schools |
2005-2009
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See all 14 association entries
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2012 |
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Speaking Engagements
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