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Joshua Adam Cossey
also known as Joshua A. Cossey
About Joshua
Biography
Joshua is a published and trial-tested attorney serving NE and Central Florida for over 11 years. He is AV rated “Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell and was recognized as one of North Florida's top Lawyers by 904 Magazine. He received the 40 under 40 Award from the Business Journal and was selected as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in America by The International 100. He proudly serves in the Florida National Guard for over 18 years and is recognized by his clients and colleagues as someone who brings creative and dependable advocacy to the table, with a subtle dose of tenacity.
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Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Sentinel Law PA
301 W Bay Street, Suite 14106, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
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Joshua Adam Cossey's Reviews
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Posted by Thomas | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent business lawyer
Mr. Cossey was fantastic at helping me start and maintain my business. He is always very professional and prompt in answering any questions I have and knows the law very well. He is very big on being ethical, which can be difficult to find these days. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Cossey to...
Posted by Martin | May 31, 2013 | Real Estate
Attentive, caring and very knowledgeable
We were struggling with a difficult short sale and Mr. Cossey was recommended to us. He was very knowledgable about the short sale process, especially the more difficult ones. He took time to explain the situation in terms that we could understand, and we really felt as if he cared (responding to e...
Posted by Chris | January 11, 2011 | Real Estate
Clearing Title Issues
Upon successfully negotiating the sale of a property for a client (I'm an active Realtor) we discovered that the home had a title issue due to the nature of how the property was inherited. My client had previously spent thousands with another attorney who did not effectively clear the title issue. ...
Posted by Eileen | July 29, 2010 | Real Estate
Help for single mother
As a single mother, it was a great help and peace of mind to have Mr. Cossey and his firm help me in my recent need. He helped a difficult real estate situation get handled with the utmost professionalism and satisfying outcome. I would highly recommend Mr. Cossey and His firm to anyone , and will de...
Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2010 | Debt Settlement
Debt Resolution
I had an issue with a pending debt from a stock trading company. When I started discussions with Joshua, he assured me that we should be able to get a discount of at least 50-60%. Joshua worked on negotiations and was able to settle the debt at about $.20 to a $. He exceeded my expectations.
Joshua Adam Cossey's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Mr. Cossey. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."
"I have been privileged to work along side of Josh on many cases. His knowledge of the Florida statutes and rules is impeccable. He practices with integrity, passion and diligence, characteristics which are lacking in many attorneys."
"Josh is an excellent lawyer."
"Without hesitation, I recommend Josh. He is an excellent lawyer and person. Do not hesitate to call on him if legal trouble finds you."
"Joshua is the kind of lawyer who will give your case personal attention at all times. He is well respected in the legal community for his candor, professionalism, and attention to detail. I fully endorse this lawyers work in foreclosure defense matters."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Joshua Cossey is a highly creative, intelligent, tactful and strategic attorney with a genuine passion to produce an exceptional work product at a fraction of the cost of many lawfirms. Any successful client would be amiss not to use his lawfirm."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Josh is one of the brightest and hardest working lawyers I know."
"I fully endorse Josh Cossey. I have worked with Josh and have also sent several of my friends to Josh for legal services. All of my friends have been very satisfied not only with the results he achieves but also the way he keeps his clients informed and part of the process. Josh is intelligent and hard working, always putting his clients' needs first. I have full confidence in his ability to provide insightful and useful legal representation while cutting through complex legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Mr. Cossey, Esq. is very innovative counselor of law, as he takes into account all perspectives of a client's case to custom tailor the appropriate legal action or inaction. Taking a holistic approach to representation, he satisfies his duty to the court and exceeds the expectations of the clients he serves while charging very reasonable fees for his services. I know him to be a very honest attorney with his client's best interests at heart at all times, inside and outside of the courtroom. I wholeheartedly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Joshua is meticulous, aggressive, and persistent. He consistently seeks to maximize value for his clients, by efficient prosecution or defense of his client's real estate / business needs."
"Josh is an exceptional practitioner. He takes pride in not only the quality of his work product but in his comparatively superior level of service."
"Joshua Cossey is one of the better attorneys in the legal community of Florida. I would trust Joshua with my family members if they had a problem that I could not handle."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Joshua is an innovative advocate, helping provide hope and highly competent representation to those facing foreclosures. I have put together a team of colleagues to help handle a wide variety of legal matters, and I am thrilled to have Joshua on that team."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Best Corporate Counsel Services, AI Legal
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Lawyers in America, International Top 100 Business
2014
NE FL Top Lawyers in Business, 904 Magazine
2013
Army Accomidation Medal, United states Army
2010
Who's Who of Executives in the Legal Services, The Cambridge Heritage Society
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, North Florida Lawyers, PLLC
2009 - Present
Managing Attorney, Sentinel Law, P.A.
2015 - 2016
Partner, Douglas Hedstrom Cossey
2014 - 2016
General Counsel & Senior VP, Latitude 360, Inc
2013 - 2014
Senior VP Operations, The HCI Group
2011 - 2012
Of Counsel, The Bankruptcy Firm Of Lansing J. Roy, P.A.
2009 - 2010
Of Counsel, The Chestnut Firm
2009 - 2011
Of Counsel, Jimerson Wilson PA
2007 - 2008
Associate, The Law Offices of Robert W. Bauer
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, City Attorney of Gainesville
2005 - 2007
Legal Analyst, University of Florida
Associations
2015 - Present
Clay County Chamber of Commerce
2015 - Present
St Johns County Chamber of Commerce
2010 - Present
American Bankruptcy Institute
2010 - Present
National Association of Consumer Advocates
2009 - Present
Jacksonville Bar Association
2009 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Exception to the Norm
DIL & Short Sale for 2 properties - same person
Lien Strip and Loan Modification
HELOC DISSOLVED AND LOAN REINSTATED
Education
2007
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Juris Doctor
2002
Florida State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1998
Florida Atlantic University
Environmental Studies Certificate
Speaking Engagements
2010
Home Buyers Seminar
Short Sales, Foreclosures, and Precautions
2010
Florida Real Estate Investment Council
Creating Margins between Net Present Value and Market Value
2010
Agents, Cowboys, and Short Sale Indians
Short Sales
Publications
2012
Florida Bar Journal, February Edition
A Horse is Horse of Course of Course, But is it Agriculture
2011
Drake Journal of Agricultural Law
Evaluation on Whether Ranches for Abandoned Horses out to be entitled to Greenbelt Status
2011
Drake Journal of Agricultural Law
Protecting Equine Rescue From Being Put Out to Pasture
2010
The Resident
We're watching out for you
2008
Florida Bar Journal
Udder Nonsense? The Emerging Issue of Raw Milk Sales in Florida, Part I: Regulation
2007
Drake Journal of Agricultural Law
The Legal Basis for Regulatory Control of Invasive Citrus Pests in Florida
2007
Handbook of Fence and Florida Property Law
Property and Boundary Law for Adjoining Land Owners
Languages
English
Activity
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Legal Guides
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Q&A
Credit card lawsuit?
01 Jun 2020
Q&A
How can I pursue recovering money stolen from me through fraud with a business partner?
27 May 2020
Q&A
I was sued in FL and had a judgment entered against me.
20 May 2020