James E. Messer Jr.

James E. Messer Jr.

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Licensed for 32 years

Car accident Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Aviation

3375-A, Capital Cir., N.E., Tallahassee, FL

About James

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

32 years

40%
Aviation 10%

32 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 32 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1993

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fonvielle Lewis Messer & McConnaughhay

3375-A, Capital Cir., N.E., Tallahassee, FL, 32308

Fonvielle Lewis Messer & McConnaughhay

214 W Jackson St., Thomasville, GA, 31792

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Christi Gray

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Max Factor

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've known Jim personally and professionally for many years. He is always very well prepared, and well versed in the current state of the law, as well as its nuances. He is hard working, intelligent, and articulate with exemplary litigation skills. I highly recommend Jim for any personal injury matter."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Kim Cullen

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Other

"I wholeheartedly endorse Jim Messer. Jim is a true professional. He is an experienced and skilled advocate who has always demonstrated a commitment to excellence. In addition, Jim doggedly pursues justice for his clients. Uniquely, Jim is licensed in Florida and Georgia, which allows him to serve clients across the South."

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Howard Spiva

Personal injury lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Other

"Jim is an excellent attorney. He is dedicated to fighting for his clients. Impressively he is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Georgia. He is board certified by the Florida bar and he has an AV rating by the Martindale-Hubble Law Directory; the highest rating awarded. He attended top schools and graduated from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. Jim is well respected by other attorneys, he has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in the Florida Trend Florida Legal Elite, He is an advocate for his clients through his membership and participation in The Florida Bar, The State Bar of Georgia, the Tallahassee Bar Association, The American Association for Justice, the Florida Justice Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He served his country as an Army Captain and a helicopter pilot. I am proud to lend him my personal endorsement. Howard Spiva www.spivalaw.com"

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Thomas Crapps

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim Messer is one of the best attorneys that I have had the privilege to work with. He is always prepared and knowledgeable about the law and facts that apply to the case. Further, Jim has integrity and he is respected by the Courts and his fellow lawyers. I highly recommend him as an attorney. Thomas Crapps"

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Jonathan Groff

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Other

"Jim is a dedicated advocate for his clients. His experience; skill and legal knowledge has been an invaluable help to me and other attorneys I know of. I highly recomend him."

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Henry Graham

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is an outstanding lawyer who works tirelessly for his clients. I strongly endorse Jim as one of the top plaintiff's attorney's in Tallahassee."

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David Becker

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an exceptional lawyer and zealous advocate for the rights of his client."

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Jason Lazarus

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is a highly respected member of the trial bar. He provides his client with professional representation in a highly ethical manner which achieving outstanding results. I highly recommend Jim."

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Steven Heintz

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is a highly skilled trial lawyer."

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Melvin Wright

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Excellent lawyer. Highest ethics and legal acumen."

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Donald Hinkle

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is a very savvy and hard working lawyer - he does an excellent job for his clients."

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Robert Thompson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyers work and standing in the legal community. James is a dedicated member of Florida’s legal community with respect for and knowledge of the law. He is a tireless worker that always keeps his client’s best interest in mind. I highly recommend him to any person who needs the assistance of a highly qualified and competent attorney."

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John Manuel

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I confidently endorse this lawyer’s work. As a dedicated member of the Florida legal community, James Messer has shown an uncompromising respect for, and knowledge of the law. He has always worked hard to produce results in the best interest of clients. I would strongly recommend him to any person who needs the assistance of a highly qualified and competent attorney."

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Scot Goldberg

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. James is a leader in his feild and an accomplished litigator. His reputation as one of the best personal injury attorneys in the state is well earned."

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Dennis Diecidue

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim Messer is a highly proficient, committed, caring and intelligent plaintiff's personal injury attorney. He is an upstanding member of the legal community who is highly thought of by his fellow lawyers. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone who has been injured and needs first-rate representation."

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Kathryn Johnston

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is a tireless advocate for victim's rights. He works hard to get top results for his clients, and I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone needing a good personal injury attorney."

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Christi Gray

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Max Factor

Family lawyer

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Donald Myers

Personal injury lawyer

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Henry Graham

Personal injury lawyer

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James Clark

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Steinberg

Personal injury lawyer

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David Becker

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Jason Lazarus

Elder law lawyer

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Kathryn Johnston

Personal injury lawyer

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Dennis Diecidue

Personal injury lawyer

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John Manuel

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Thompson

Personal injury lawyer

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Donald Hinkle

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Steven Heintz

Personal injury lawyer

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Melvin Wright

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Scot Goldberg

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2013

Legislative Shoeleather Award, Florida Justice Association

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2011

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Legislative Shoeleather Award, Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)

2010

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar

2009

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Legislative Shoeleather Award, Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Legislative Shoeleather Award, Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)

2002

Recipient, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Partner, Fonvielle Lewis Foote & Messer

1995 - 1999

Associate, Cooper Coppins & Monroe

1993 - 1995

Associate, Jones Cork & Miller

1984 - 1990

Helicopter pilot, United States Army

Associations

2014 - Present

Mercer Law School

Alumni Board

2008 - Present

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Foundation

Board of Trustees

2004 - Present

Stafford American Inns of Court

Alumni Member

2001 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1999 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

1996 - Present

Tallahassee Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1993 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Tallahassee Exchange Club

President-Elect

2012 - 2013

Tallahassee Bar Association

President

2011 - 2012

Tallahassee Bar Association

President-Elect

2010 - 2011

Tallahassee Bar Association

Secretary

2010 - 2011

Capital City Justice Association

Board Member

2008 - 2010

Exchange Club

Board of Directors

2008 - 2010

Tallahassee Bar Association

Board Member

2005 - 2009

Communities in Schools

Board of Directors

Education

1993

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Washington and Lee University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Annual Meeting

PIP Update

2011

Annual Update Automobile Insurance

Publications

2012

Super Lawyers Super Lawyer
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