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James Peirce Kelaher

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Contingent (33%-40%)

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Client”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, 2008-11-23 about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Kelaher is very personable and approchable. He knows what he is doing and will speak with you about your case. He was always up front with me... more
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5 star rating

“Client”

Posted by: Richard Vagner, 2008-10-07 over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Finally a lawyer I can call really interested in the client’s well being. I’m a current client of Jim’s and after a pair of really sorry lawyers... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

20 endorsements


Kim Michael Cullen

I strongly endorse Jim Kelaher. Not only did I work for Jim as a law clerk in law school, but I also shared office space with Jim for many years... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kim Cullen , Winter Park (FL), Almost 2 years ago
Maria Dolores Tejedor

Jim is an excellent, hard working, dedicated, compassionate, and excellent lawyer. He is well regarded in the legal community by other lawyers and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Maria Tejedor , Orlando (FL), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

30 years since James Peirce Kelaher was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1981 03/05/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
The Florida State University College of Law law 1981

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyers SuperLawyers 2008
Florida Trend's Legal Elite Florida Trend Magazine 2008
See all 4 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Board of Trial Advocacy 2010-present
President Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) 1997-1998
See all 7 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Strict Liability and Implied Warranties in Defective Products Cases Orange County Bar Briefs 1983
Interspousal Immunity: The Trend to Abolish in Florida The Florida Bar Journal 1982
See all 3 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
How to Avoid Being the Target of a Legal Malpractice Claim Legal Ethics: Solutions to the Most Common Challenges 2009