James Chase

James Chase

also known as Chase, Higdon & Ralls, PLC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Tax, Divorce & Separation, Business

101 E Government St, Pensacola, FL

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 25%

Divorces, Modification, Child Support, Custody, Contempt, Enforcement, Parental Rights

46 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Tax 25%

Representation of taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service in tax audits, Tax Court representation, representation of clients in collection issues with IRS, and income tax appeals.

46 years | 300 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 45 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1980

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James Chase

101 E Government St, Pensacola, FL, 32502-5801

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James Chase's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kristen | December 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

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...e items in the court room, he is who you need to hire! Mr. Chase has always made sure I understand the whole process and has put me at ease. Mr. Chase and his law firm are the best in town, and I will not use anyone else to represent me!

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Family 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...essary. He was knowledgeable and professional. Overall, we were extremely pleased with his services.

Posted by Holly | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

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

Best in the business

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.... After being totally honest and upfront with Jim, he will guide and resolve your legal issue. Jim is very professional with a great intellect and has been in his business for many, many years. He is highly respected among his peers, co-workers and friends with an abundance of legal skills and instincts. Jim is objective in matters and will strive to steer all parties toward a fair and reasonable resolution. First of all, Jim has been a life saver to me throughout this most unpleasant experience. Since he is so hard working and highly educated, people do not wish to face him in a courtroom setting. Jim knows most all of his adversaries and truly what motivates them and their limitations. He handles correspondence in a timely manner to everyone. What he tells you is the truth, as he knows it, through his many years in business and his countless clients. When you face an abrupt change of life, he will intervene, take charge and calm you down considerably about your specific situation. Thank you so much for resolving this tax matter in such a timely and orderly manner. Our entire family applauds you.

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2015

Jim represented my firm in a suit with an x-partner that was suit crazy.

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...n refer my clients to his firm.

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James Chase's Lawyer Endorsements

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M. James "Jim" Jenkins

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Virginia Buchanan

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Fredric Levin

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bruce Partington

Family lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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John Whibbs

Family lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Palmer

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Schofield

Litigation lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Well respected and well qualified"

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Andrew Marks

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Larry Bishins

Tax lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent tax lawyer and tax litigator."

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Kristen Marks

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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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M. James "Jim" Jenkins

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John Whibbs

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Bruce Partington

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Michael Schofield

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Robert Palmer

Litigation lawyer

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Andrew Marks

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Senior Attorney, Chase, Higdon & Ralls, PLC

1985 - 1995

Adjunct Professor, University of West Florida

1981 - 1987

Partner, Harrell, Wiltshire Stone and Swearingin

Associations

2010 - Present

American Society of Tax Problem Solvers

Member

1990 - Present

Tax Freedom Institute

Member

1990 - Present

Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

Northwest Florida Estate Planning Council

Member

1981 - Present

United States Tax Court

Member

1980 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Member

1980 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Member

Education

1980

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1979

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Northwest Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Estate and Tax Issues in Divorce Proceedings

2016

Divorce Litigation From Start To Finish

Divorce Litigation From Start To Finish (Rated 4.75 out of 5.0)

2014

Family Law 101

Taxes and Divorce

N/A

Monthly Meeting

Representing Clients in Tax Audits

Languages

English

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