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James Wayne Holliday II
also known as Jim Holliday
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About James
Biography
James Holliday was born in Orlando and grew up in nearby Longwood where he graduated from Lake Brantley High School.
Wanting to serve his country and pay his own way through college, James competed with candidates across the State for an ROTC scholarship. The U.S. Army awarded Jim a full academic scholarship to attend Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. During college, Jim was honored by being chosen to lead others in various capacities: Chairman of Stetson's Orientation Program, Chairman for United Way Fundraiser, ROTC Company Commander, served on Stetson's mock trial team and was the social chairman of his fraternity. He received his Bachelors of Business Administration from Stetson University in 1990 and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. James went on to serve in the Transportation Corps where he was described by his superior officers as "an intelligent, motivated and energetic officer.
Following the Gulf War, James was admitted to Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida. During law school, James interned for the United States Attorney office in Tampa, Florida, and provided litigation support at the Veteran's Affairs Hospital. During law school, he won Best Moot Court Brief and "booked" (highest grade in class) his Torts (Personal Injury) class. He graduated from law school with honors in 1994.
James has built his reputation as a relentless trial lawyer for his work ethic and thorough preparation for trial.
James Holliday has been selected and named as one of the "Best Attorney" Lifetime Charter Members in Florida. Less than one percent (1%) of the attorneys of America have been invited to be a member. Membership is extremely selective, carefully screened, and limited to the most qualified and accomplished attorneys in the United States. He has been selected as one of A America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators and is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
By helping injured people in the community, he has demonstrated a dedication to finding the truth and delivering justice for his clients. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, Top 100 Lawyers in America, National Trial Lawyers, American Association for Justice, and the Florida Justice Association.
Jim Holliday has recovered millions of dollars for his clients in restitution for their injuries.
Jim Holliday is a relentless lawyer helping brain injured people hurt in accidents across Florida.
As a Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Jim Holliday helps people seriously hurt in car crashes.
Jim Holliday has recovered millions for his personal injury clients
Jim Holliday helps people who suffer broken bones and spine injuries from falls.
Jim Holliday helps surviving family members cope with the sudden wrongful death of a loved one.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
31 years
31 years
31 years
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Holliday Karatinos Law Firm, PLLC
Mobile
18920 N Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 101, Lutz, FL, 33548
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15316 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL, 34613
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111 W Main Street, Suite 304, Inverness, FL, 34450
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111 2nd Avenue N.E., Suite 351, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701
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James Wayne Holliday II's Reviews
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Posted by Howard | October 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Very satisfied client
My injury case was handled very professionally and timely by Jim. Anything I did not understand, Jim explained it to me in simple words that were easy for me to understand. I was clear on everything that was going on in my injury case and updated frequently.
Posted by Eva | September 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I proudly recommend James to anyone who is looking for the best personal injury attorney
I've hired Holliday Karatinos twice and I highly recommend them for their one on one client attention and experienced staff. I’ve worked with James on both of my cases and his professionalism, communication, and reliability resulted in a smooth and pleasant experience for me. Thank you so much for yo...
Posted by Marlon | September 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Beyond Satisfied
I hired Mr. Holliday based on his upfront and honest communication with me about my case. He told me that this would be a tough case to win based on many things that were out of his control. Fast forward to today and I am beyond satisfied with the final outcome. Mr. Holliday never stopped working on ...
Posted by Karen | August 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Aggressive and Smart
James Holliday helped me recover compensation for injuries that I suffered in an accident. He was both smart and aggressive during the handling of my case. I appreciated the fact that he always returned my calls and explained what was happening. I recommend his firm to anyone hurt in an accident.
Posted by Niko | August 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Not all lawyers are the same!
No one likes to be in a car accident but what made it worse was I felt that the lawyer I was refereed to ( Lowman Law firm) wasn't really caring too much about my case because it wasnt a 'big" case. I ended up switching to Mr. Holliday and not only was I treated with care and compassion far above wh...
James Wayne Holliday II's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim is a true litigator. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim helped increase the value of several litigation cases I referred to him due to his meticulous trial preparation. The clients were not only pleased with the results but were greatly satisfied with the level of communication Jim and his office provided throughout their personal injury cases. I will certainly be referring additional cases to Jim in the future and encourage other attorneys to consider Jim if they are looking for a great attorney to help out with any type of personal injury case from simple to complex."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Holliday is an energetic, efficient attorney who ably represents his clients. He carefully prepares his cases for trial and as a result is very credible when he seeks to resolve cases in mediation. Most of his cases are referrals from other attorneys who entrust their clients to him because he treats them well and returns them when the case is completed. He has my highest recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a dedicated professional that gets results for his clients!"
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Litigation Award - Top 1% Trial Lawyers, Trial Lawyer Board of Regents
2015
Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings
2015
Premier 100 Trial Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2014
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
1995 - Present
President, Holliday Karatinos Law Firm PLLC
Associations
Sample of Legal Cases
Plaintiff client won at trial and the appellate court affirmed on appeal. The plaintiff client was compensated in excess of cap through claims bill process.
Settled
Plaintiff won trial and this case changed Florida law
won case and changed Florida law
settled
Settled
Education
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Florida Insurance Agent Liability
N/A
Plaintiff's Personal Injury From Start to Finish
N/A
Plaintiff's Personal Injury: Practice Tips and Application
N/A
Handling the Automobile Injury Claim on Florida
N/A
How To Successfully Make and Manage Objections At Trial In Florida
Publications
2011
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers