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James D. Allen
also known as James D. Allen, Esq.
About James
Biography
James D. Allen is a Litigation Attorney, concentrating his practice in the areas of Family Law, Personal Injury Contract Disputes, Criminal Law and all aspects of Real Estate Litigation.
Before becoming an attorney in 2012, James, a native Floridian from Jacksonville, was a noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force, where he received honorable discharge with a Good Conduct Medal and an Achievement Medal for exceptional work and team leadership in the field. After working as a regional manager for a $10+ million dollar company, he received his Bachelor of Science in business, with a minor in finance, from Jacksonville University, and his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2001. As a law student, he interned in the Bankruptcy Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Assistance Clinic and at the Domestic Violence Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court.
Making use of his law degree and his business acumen, James was a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University School of Law, a paralegal at the Miami insurance defense firm Hightower & Rudd, P.A., and a legal administrator at the Ft. Lauderdale law firm Rice Pugatch Robinson & Schiller, P.A., where he spent ten years as CFO. Following his position as both an associate and legal administrator/CFO at that firm, James joined Cooke Law Group in Miami in 2012. Until recently, James was a Kaplan University adjunct professor of legal studies, teaching products liability litigation, civil litigation, and left Cooke Law Group in March 2015 and formed the Law Offices of James D. Allen, P.A. in Jacksonville, Florida where he specializes in Complex Commercial Litigation, Contract Disputes, Condominium/Homeowner’s Association Law, Employment Law, and all aspects of Real Estate Litigation.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-250 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James D. Allen, P.A.
731 Duval Station Road, Suite 107-412, Jacksonville, FL, 32226
Law Offices of James D. Allen, P.A.
731 Duval Station Road, Suite 107-412, Jacksonville, FL, 32226
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James D. Allen's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Brittany | May 17, 2015
Greatest Lawyer I know
He has helped me in so many of my legal cases always helping me achieve the best outcome possible. He was trustworthy with all my personal information and he gave 110% to my cases. Not only was he personable but very business oriented, you can tell he takes his work and clients seriously. I would hig...
Posted by Lisbeth | May 15, 2015
What a wonderful attorney/client experience!
James was so knowledgable! He always answered his phone or returned my call the same day! He really helped me through a difficult time and provided the best outcome during my divorce!
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2014
Great Lawyer
James did an excellent job for us and got us a great result! We will definitely use his services again!
Posted by anonymous | December 6, 2014
Great lawyer! Highly recommended!
Mr. Allen is a great attorney! He is extremely knowledgable and provided me with an excellent outcome! He was always very pleasant when I spoke to him and extremely aggressive with regard to my case providing me the end result that I needed. He is definitely my attorney moving forward on any other ...
Posted by anonymous | December 6, 2014
Great experience! Excellent outcome!
Mr. Allen is an excellent attorney. He is very trustworthy and honest. He returned my calls promptly and was very easy to get ahold of. He provided me with great counsel and I would retain his services again without hesitation.
James D. Allen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"James is a pleasure to work with. He is professional, well prepared, and willing to think outside of the box to reach a fair and amicable settlement which is in his client's best interests. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jimmy is a knowledgeable, hard-working attorney who thinks creatively and obtains excellent results for his clients."
"I've had the privilege of working with James Allen for almost two years. James has all the attributes of a successful attorney. He is diligent, hardworking, and he will always put his client's interests before his own. He is certainly an asset to the Jacksonville legal community."
Michelle Shupe-Abbas
Commercial real estate lawyer | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I have known James for many years. He is a hard working attorney who zealously advocates on behalf of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. James Allen is a competent attorney with a vast wealth of knowledge."
"I Truly endorse this lawyer. James is an excellent Attorney that has achieved Great results for his clients."
"Jimmy is an intelligent and creative thinker with a diligent work ethic who delivers results to his clients."
Jennifer D'Augustinis
Commercial real estate lawyer | Apr 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Michael Zeigerman
Consumer protection lawyer
James Glober
Personal injury lawyer
John Clark
Family lawyer
Alex King
Personal injury lawyer
Erin Baggett
Family lawyer
Ronald Austin
Land use and zoning lawyer
Timothy Kelly
Probate lawyer
Michelle Shupe-Abbas
Tax lawyer
Christian George
Business lawyer
Richard Storfer
Business lawyer
Jared Bossola
Personal injury lawyer
William Kennedy
Personal injury lawyer
Joshua Hertz
Personal injury lawyer
Simone Kriger
Real estate lawyer
Max Holzbaur
Commercial real estate lawyer
Jennifer D'Augustinis
Criminal defense lawyer
Lorraine Wong
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Christian Savio
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Craig Pugatch
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Emily Bradfute
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
1998
Dean's List, Jacksonville University
1997
Dean's List, Jacksonville University
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Offices of James D. Allen, P.A.
2012 - 2015
Associate, Cooke Law Group, LLC
2012 - 2012
Associate, Present: Rice Pugatch Robinson & Schiller, P.A.
2009 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Kaplan University
2002 - 2012
CFO, Rice Pugatch Robinson & Schiller, P.A.
2001 - 2009
Research Reference Librarian, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center
2000 - 2001
Legal Intern, Bankruptcy Bar Association, Bankruptcy Bar Clinic
1999 - 1999
Legal Intern, Domestic Violence Division, Eleventh Judicial Circuit
1999 - 2002
Paralegal, Hightower, Rudd, Weiser & Acosta, P.A.
1992 - 1995
Sales Manager, Scott Security Systems
1987 - 1992
E-4 Non-Commissioned Officer, United States Air Force
Associations
2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAttorney Member
2015 - Present
Jacksonville Chamber of CommerceCounsel Member
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
2012 - Present
Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of FloridaMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2014
Association of Legal AdministratorsAdvisory Board
Sample of Legal Cases
Tortuous Conversion of Personal Property
Property was returned with minimum cost to Client
Mortgage Foreclosure Defense
Case against my client was dismissed and their mortgage was successfully modified.
Modification of Visitation
Visitation was successfully modified and boyfriend was denied access to child
Education
2001
St. Thomas University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Jacksonville University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
BNI Networking Breakfast
The Litigation Process
2014
South Florida HOA/Condo Expo
HOA/CONDO Litigation
Publications
2011
South Florida Business Journal
The Manager Minute
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I can't afford a family law attorney
02 Jul 2015
Q&A
Can a non custodial parent move out of state without courts permission?
14 May 2015
Q&A
Is it illegal for a "buy here pay here" dealership to put a gps tracker on a car without consumer consent?
08 May 2015