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also known as Chase, Higdon & Ralls, PLC
Graduated from University of Florida Law School, with Honors, in 1979. Obtained a Masters Degree in Tax Law from New York University in 1980. Board certified in Marital and Family Law for over 20 years. Have been in practice in Pensacola, Florida since 1981. Member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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46 years | 1,000 cases
46 years | 300 cases
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Acquired: 1980
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101 E Government St, Pensacola, FL, 32502-5801
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Posted by Kristen | December 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Chase has represented me in several Family Law legal issues. He was recommended to me, and I am so thankful I hired him and his law firm to represent me. He will fight for your case! He has extensive knowledge, and he is ready to battle in court. If you are looking for someone not afraid to debat...
Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Chase helped us with a property dispute we had with another family member. He provided wise counsel and guided us through, what to us, was an unfamiliar process. His fees were reasonable and he was very direct and succinct in his communications, yet always willing to provide more details if nec...
Posted by Holly | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I would definitely hire and recommend James Chase to anyone that needed an attorney for handling probate. He was very professional, put me at ease and was very well prepared for my case.
Posted by Don | August 3, 2015
As a retired business owner of a large company, I have personally known Jim for several years while he was handling a case for me. He understands law and his business. I greatly admire his skillful and diligent work ethic. I would highly endorse his attorney services to anyone that requires such....
Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2015
I found Jim to be very competent and felt well represented in this suit. He was always organized and prepared for each deposition. Jim's CPA experience was also helpful because he not only understands the legal side of things but also the business side. I would not hestate to use him again and i ofte...
"Jim Chase is one of the most effective and ethical attorneys I know. Having known Jim and his reputation for the last 28 years, I have also am aware that Jim and his staff care greatly about giving their Clients the best legal service possible. Jim not only has extraordinary academic credentials, e.g. a degree in accounting, passing the CPA exam, having a Masters in Tax law and graduating from the University of Florida law school with honors, but he also possesses a high "emotional IQ" making him extremely socially adept. This balance of intelligence and "social adeptness" inures to the benefits of his clients. So does this 30+ years of experience in tax law, family law, IRS issues and other related areas of law practice. If a family member of mine needed legal advice in an area of law in which Jim Chase practices I would without hesitation suggest to them to seek out his advice."
"Jim has many years of experience in complex family law and estate/tax matters. His extensive experience and education allow him to give sage input to clients during difficult times. I have referred clients to him over the years and always felt comfortable each time that the clients were in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim for almost thirty years. He has been an outstanding lawyer and is very ethical. In fact, we don’t do domestic cases and when someone asks for an attorney to handle such cases, I recommend Jim."
"Jim is well known in the community for handling family law matters with complex financial and tax ramifications. His business and tax practices complement his family law practice, and are a real benefit to his clients."
"I've known Jim since I began practicing law over 20 years ago. He's not only a fantastic family law, business and tax attorney, he's a great guy--very friendly, approachable and makes clients I've referred to him feel very comfortable and confident that their case is being handled professionally. I've referred many clients to him over the years and will continue to do so. I highly recommend Jim Chase."
"I had the pleasure of working for Jim for 7 years just out of law school. He's been a wonderful mentor to me personally & my law practice. I refer family law & tax matters to Jim and know that anyone I refer to him will be well taken care of. He's highly ethical and I learned my practical approach to helping clients from Jim. He has a wonderful, caring, efficient support staff. It's a pleasure working with his firm."
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2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1985
Legal Boss of the Year, Pensacola Legal Secretaries Association
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Book Award (Highest Grade in Class for Income Tax), University of Florida Law School
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Book Award (Highest Grade in Class in Land Use Planning), University of Florida Law School
1987 - Present
Senior Attorney, Chase, Higdon & Ralls, PLC
1985 - 1995
Adjunct Professor, University of West Florida
1981 - 1987
Partner, Harrell, Wiltshire Stone and Swearingin
2010 - Present
American Society of Tax Problem SolversMember
1990 - Present
Tax Freedom InstituteMember
1990 - Present
Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Northwest Florida Estate Planning CouncilMember
1981 - Present
United States Tax CourtMember
1980 - Present
Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of FloridaMember
1980
LL.M - Master of Laws
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
2016
Estate and Tax Issues in Divorce Proceedings
2016
Divorce Litigation From Start To Finish (Rated 4.75 out of 5.0)
2014
Taxes and Divorce
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Representing Clients in Tax Audits
English