James Otto Birr III

Mr. Birr has experience in a variety of construction and business disputes involving large and small businesses, as well as individuals. He also has experience in handling construction lien and bond claims; construction contract claims; construction defect claims; real property disputes; inverse condemnation cases; and construction related claims involving developers, homeowners, homeowners’ and condominium associations, subcontractors, contractors, suppliers, surety companies, and insurance companies. He also has experience in negotiating severance and non-compete agreements. Mr. Birr has also litigated collection claims involving condominium and homeowners’ associations, as well as other business entities. He has experience in drafting various types of construction contracts, credit applications, independent contractor agreements, and leases, and has represented condominium and homeowners’ associations on claims involving condominium declarations and construction and design defects.

Mr. Birr moved to Jacksonville in 1991 and obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of North Florida. It was there that he played baseball and earned both academic and athletic All-America honors in 1995. In 1995, Mr. Birr was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. In October 2013, Mr. Birr was inducted into the University of North Florida Athletics Hall of Fame.

Before law school, Mr. Birr worked in the General Counsel’s office at the University of North Florida, where he conducted legal research and assisted in drafting various policies and procedures. Prior to working at Jimerson Birr, Mr. Birr was a shareholder at Gunster, Yoakley and Stewart, where he focused on construction law and business litigation.

Mr. Birr resides in the Southside area with his wife, Katie, and their two children, James and Blair. His hobbies and interests include spending time with his family, golf, fishing, reading, and listening to music.