James A. Staack

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James A. Staack

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 45 years

Litigation Lawyer at Clearwater, FL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Commercial ... +2 more

51 South Main Avenue, Suite 319, Clearwater, FL

About James

Biography

A client-centered practice. Serving Clearwater, Florida since 1985.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 45%

I have represented plaintiffs and defendants in many different types of actions, primarily commercial litigation, contracts and business related and real estate related.

46 years | 200 cases

45%
Real Estate 20%

I am certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in the area of real estate law and have been certified continuously in that area since 1991. I am also a licensed real estate Broker.

46 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Commercial Real Estate 15%

I am certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in the area of real estate law and have been certified continuously in that area since 1991. I have represented banks and developers in commercial real estate transactions and litigation.

46 years | 250 cases

15%
Probate 15%

Probate practice is a natural development from our services in providing trusts and wills, although we do not engage in complex estate planning matters.

36 years | 150 cases

15%
Class Action 5%

I have represented plaintiffs in class actions and mass plaintiff actions in the areas of consumer law and labor law.

36 years | 25 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Contingency

33%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 45 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1980

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Staack & Simms, PLLC

51 South Main Avenue, Suite 319, Clearwater, FL, 33765

staacklaw.com/

Online Presence

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Posted by Tim | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

The Law Firm you gotta know!

Postage Centers have used Stack Simms for contracting, Litigation, and Real Estate since 2012. Mr. Staack has ALWAYS come though for us with our desired results, and along the way saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Posted by Rudy | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

The Attorney You Want in Your Corner: Knowledgeable, Supportive, and Results-Driven

Jim Staack is an exceptional attorney who combines deep legal knowledge with the wisdom to know when collaboration will deliver the best possible results. In every matter I’ve brought to him, he has demonstrated not only his own expertise and confidence but also the judgment to recommend other outsta...nding attorneys or expert witnesses when the situation called for it. Each of those recommendations has been spot-on, and every time they have delivered excellent results. Importantly, Jim stayed involved, working closely with those professionals to ensure my interests were fully protected. What I value most about Jim is that he is completely client-focused. He doesn’t just rely on his own expertise—although he has plenty of it—but he also has the humility and foresight to bring in the right people at the right time. That rare quality shows just how dedicated he is to achieving the best outcome for his clients. Beyond his legal skill, Jim has a way of making an incredibly stressful process more manageable. He is supportive, reassuring, and genuinely cares about his clients’ well-being. During my most difficult times, he was a steady source of guidance and strength. I have worked with Jim multiple times, and each experience has reinforced my trust and confidence in him. His services have been invaluable, and his advocacy has truly made a difference in my life. I continue to recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking not just a lawyer, but a true advocate who knows how to assemble the right team and deliver results. If you need an attorney who is both exceptionally skilled and exceptionally resourceful, Jim Staack is the one to call.

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Florida Bar, Bar Certified Real Estate Expert

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Member, Staack, Simms & Reighard, PLLC

Associations

German-American Lawyers' Association

Member

Education

1980

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

New York University

BFA

Languages

German

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