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Overview
Practice Areas
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45% Business
11 years
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35% Estate Planning
11 years
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20% Real Estate
11 years
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (33%-45%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Pro Bono (10%)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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About Me
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Jim practices in the areas of Business Law, Estate Planning and Real Estate. He also serves as corporate counsel to several small businesses and family owned... more
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is a great person to work with and against. He helped me with my career and I know his work is top quality.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Michael Barbetta
, Clearwater (Florida), Almost 2 years ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Jim Thaler for several years, and without a doubt he is one of the most ethical and straight-talking...
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John Tucker
, Clearwater (FL), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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11 years since James Donald Thaler Jr. was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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2001 |
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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Hearing Officer at
Pinellas County Housing Authority
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2010–present
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Arbitrator at
Better Business Bureau
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2006–present
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President at
Thaler Law Firm, P.A.
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2001–present
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Associate Director/Visiting Prof., Graduate Business Programs at
Stetson University School of Business Administration
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2000–2010
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Consultant/Principal at
Thaler Engineering Company/TEC Products & Sales
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1983–1998
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Stetson University College of Law |
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J.D. |
2000 |
| Stetson University School of Business Administration |
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M.B.A. |
2000 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Golden Apple Award for Teaching |
Stetson University School of Business Administration |
2006 |
| Golden Apple Award for Teaching |
Stetson University School of Business Administration |
2003 |
| Outstanding Alumni Representative |
Stetson University College of Law |
2002 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Council Member |
St. John Vianney School Advisory Council |
2010-present
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| Member |
St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Finance Council |
2006-present
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| Member/Chair |
Gulfport Police Pension Board |
2003-present
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| Board Member |
St. Petersburg Bar Foundation |
2010-2011
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| Founding Board Member |
Gulfport Arts Center |
2009-2010
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| President |
St. Petersburg Bar Association |
2009-2010
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| President-Elect |
St. Petersburg Bar Association |
2008-2009
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| Secretary |
St. Petersburg Bar Association |
2007-2008
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| President |
St. Petersburg Bar Foundation |
2006-2008
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| Trustee |
St. Petersburg Bar Foundation |
2004-2008
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| Executive Committee |
Federal Bar Association (Tampa Bay chapter) |
2001-2008
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| Communications Chair |
Federal Bar Association (Tampa Bay chapter) |
2006-2007
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| Executive Committee |
St. Petersburg Bar Association |
2005-2007
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| Member |
The Florida Bar, Professionalism Committee |
2003-2007
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| Chair |
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Solo, Small Firm & Practice Management Section |
2003-2005
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 6
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Implementing an Effective Marketing Strategy |
Paraclete magazine |
2010 |
| Attorney Trust Accounts |
Paraclete Magazine |
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| Respect and Civility |
The CLE Journal, ALI-ABA |
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| The Valuation, Buying and Selling of a Law Practice |
Paraclete Magazine |
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| The Law School Dilemma |
The Stetson Law Review |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Ethics, Professionalism and Diversity in the Legal Profession |
Annual Convention, Florida Association of Legal Support Specialists |
2010 |
| Creating Effective Business and Marketing Plans |
2010 Mid-Year Meeting of ACLEA |
2010 |
| Multidisciplinary Continuing Education Programs |
2010 Mid-Year Meeting of ACLEA |
2010 |
| Leadership and Management |
Stetson Leadership Development Program |
2009 |
| Professionalism and Diversity |
Professionalism and Diversity Training for Judges |
2009 |
| Wills, Trusts and Advance Directives |
Estate Planning Seminar |
2008 |
| Professionalism in Courtroom Communication |
Communications for Every Lawyer |
2008 |
| Law Practice Management |
ACLEA Mid-Year Conference |
2008 |
| Principles of Professionalism |
Master's Seminar on Professionalism |
2006 |
| Legal Ethics Overview |
Bench and Bar Conference |
2005 |
| Inverviewing Clients |
How to Build an Eldercare Practice |
2002 |
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