James Ragano is an attorney with over 22 years of experience. He focuses his practice exclusively toward representing the interests of those injured by the negligence of others. The types of cases in which James has achieved excellent results for clients include nursing home abuse and neglect, assisted living facility neglect, medical malpractice, car accidents, dog bites, and premises liability matters. Many of these serious injury cases involved the wrongful death of clients. It is through his personal injury practice that James has brought together the skills acquired over more than 20 years of practicing law to effectively, efficiently and compassionately represent his clients.
Before joining Stockham Law Group, James worked for a large personal injury law firm, honing his skills and advocating for clients who had been injured through no fault of their own. Before becoming a personal injury attorney, James represented nursing homes. This practice involved trying cases all over the Southeastern United States. Throughout this vigorous practice, in addition to learning all aspects of the nursing home business, James became well versed in litigating medical issues and passed two additional bar exams (Georgia and Mississippi). It was during this time that James developed effective deposition and motion practice skills in order to best address the needs of his clients.
James began his career as an attorney representing custodial parents in child support matters. Most of these parents would come to court in dire need of immediate financial assistance. Through the use of effective pleadings and negotiation, James obtained thousands of dollars for needy children. He learned early on that individuals need timely justice and began developing the skills to meet those needs.
James is blessed with a wonderful family. His wife and three daughters keep him on his toes. He is also a rabid Steelers fan, an avid basketball player and can often be found on the sidelines of one of his girls’ sporting events.
Throughout the course of his career, James has made it his habit to first learn the needs and expectations of his clients and to provide those legal services in an effective and timely manner. For a no obligation review of your case, feel free to email or call him at:844-329-0892.
Practice areas
Florida law guarantees nursing home residents the right to adequate and appropriate healthcare. Inexperienced and poorly trained staff as well as poor safety procedures can put residents, who may not be able to report the abuse, in an unsafe environment. Call us so we can provide an accurate opinion of your loved one’s case and a strategy to combat the neglect.
28 years
Even good doctors make medical mistakes in both practice and judgment which can lead to tragic outcomes that harm their patients. Many times we find that well-meaning doctors are forced to cut corners or rush through procedures in order to satisfy corporate healthcare protocols or guidelines that put profits over people. Call us to determine whether you have a legitimate legal claim for medical malpractice and if the medical provider has a documented history of providing poor care to patients.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall because of the negligence of a business owner or public building, you have legal rights. Our firm takes a comprehensive approach to these types of cases, including a prompt and thorough investigation of the dangerous conditions that may be present. A common tactic employed by insurance companies is to deny such a claim for “lack of notice” of the condition. Fortunately, Florida law permits Plaintiffs avenues of recovery regardless of notice. Call us.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Suspended - Administrative | 2007 | 04/17/2022 |
MS | Administrative Suspension | 2004 | 03/31/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 1994 | 03/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 14 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Florida's Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Attorney | Stockham Law Group | 2016 - Present |
Managing Partner, Trial Department | John Bales Attorneys | 2014 - 2016 |
Managing Partner | Dennen Ragano, P.L.L.C. | 2008 - 2014 |
Partner | Ullman, Bursa, Hoffman & Ragano, L.L.C. | 2002 - 2008 |
Associate Attorney | Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP | 1998 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of Georgia | Member | 2009 - Present |
Mississippi Bar | Member | 2004 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1994 - Present |
Hillsborough County Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
Clearwater Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
Academy of the Holy Names | JV boys basketball coach | N/A |
Defense Research Institute chapter | N/A | |
Florida Assisted Living Affiliation | N/A | |
Florida Health Care Association | N/A | |
Florida Society for Healthcare Risk Management and Patient Safety | Former Chairman, Communications Committee | N/A |
Georgia Society for Healthcare Risk Management | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Boston College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Florida Assisted Living Association | Communication and Documentation – The Keys to Avoiding Litigation | 2007 |
Defense Research Institute | Preparing for and Conducting the Effective Cross-Examination of the Nurse Expert | 2007 |
Florida Health Care Association Annual Conf. | Revolutionizing the Intake Process: A User's Guide to Limiting Exposure to Lawsuits | 2006 |
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April 11, 2017
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February 17, 2017
James Moriarty, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Mar 1, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
James Ragano is smart, creative, aggressive and sensible. He is pragmatic, but also not afraid to push for truth and justice. Compromise is an artform and James certainly knows when and how to use it. His expertise in matters of long term care is well proven.
Marc Johnson, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Feb 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
James Ragano is a skilled and experienced trial lawyer in personal injury and nursing home cases. I have witnessed Mr. Ragano's effectiveness and have referred him cases where he has achieved exceptional results oh behalf of his clients. I unequivocally and without reservation endorse Mr. Ragano.
James Moriarty, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Mar 1, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
James Ragano is smart, creative, aggressive and sensible. He is pragmatic, but also not afraid to push for truth and justice. Compromise is an artform and James certainly knows when and how to use it. His expertise in matters of long term care is well proven.
Marc Johnson, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Feb 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
James Ragano is a skilled and experienced trial lawyer in personal injury and nursing home cases. I have witnessed Mr. Ragano's effectiveness and have referred him cases where he has achieved exceptional results oh behalf of his clients. I unequivocally and without reservation endorse Mr. Ragano.
Brett Berger, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 20, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Hines, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Feb 16, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of working with James over the years. He has had great success and his clients are always satisfied. I would highly recommend him to any client in need of a nursing home negligence attorney or any other personal injury matter.
Robert McLaughlin, Unknown Attorney on Aug 3, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Great trustworthy attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Rachel Leach, Unknown Attorney on Aug 3, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
James is a respected attorney at John Bales Attorneys and it's been great working alongside him. I endorse this lawyer.
Randolph Giddings, Litigation Attorney on Jul 28, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.