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James Michael Scarmozzino
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Biography
James Michael (Jim) Scarmozzino was born in Garden City, New York. He graduated from Holy Trinity Diocesan High School and attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He earned his juris doctorate at the University of Dayton School of Law. While in law school, Jim earned a seat on the National Moot Court Team and competed nationally. Jim is licensed to practice law in both Florida and New York. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the United Stated District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
As a Prosecutor for the District Attorney in Suffolk County, New York, Mr. Scarmozzino tried over 50 misdemeanor and felony criminal trials between 1984 and 1993. He also tried over 10 murder cases as a Prosecutor in the Homicide Bureau. Upon leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Scarmozzino was employed at the law firm of Weg & Myers, P.C., in Manhattan, New York, as a civil trial attorney.
Jim is an avid runner and has successfully completed three marathons, including the New York City Marathon. He also devotes his time to children’s organizations, including Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southwest Florida where he is a Past President.
Today, Mr. Scarmozzino concentrates on personal injury and criminal law litigation. His memberships include: The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association, American Board of Trial Advocates, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and The Lee County Bar Association. Jim is Past President of FLABOTA, a prestigious trial lawyers organization
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Florida for 32 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 40 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Scarmozzino Law Firm, P.A.
1617 Hendry St., Suite 306, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
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James Michael Scarmozzino's Reviews
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Posted by Shadira | May 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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AMAZING
This attorney is great I highly recommend, he helped me so much and has a great personality and Is really helpful
Posted by Julia | August 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent lawyer
James is an excellent, efficient lawyer who cares about his clients. I highly recommend him to handle your case. He provide proper direction going forward. If you want to hire the best Lawyer in town call James Office.
Posted by Joe | April 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An excellent lawyer who CARES about his clients!
I hired Jim to represent me in an accident case. From the first moment I met Jim, he impressed me with is attention to detail, and his ability to provide proper direction going forward. Jim brought my case to a successful resolution, I will never be able to thank him enough for what he did. If you wa...
Posted by Johnny | April 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Johnny Reale
I have known James for 30 plus years. He has represented me in two separate accident cases and he has also represented my family. There is no other lawyer in the State of Florida that I would call before James scarmazino. If you want to hire the best, he's your guy!!!
Posted by Jennifer | August 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Awesome Guy
Jim is an all around great attorney! He is down to earth, personable, gets right down to the nitty-gritty of the situation, and just plain gets it done! He is always available. He is YOUR attorney?
James Michael Scarmozzino's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a very skilled and conscientious advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim does an outstanding job for his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is both professional and personable. He has many years of trial experince and is a great advocate for his clients."
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"I have worked with Mr. Scarmozzino on many cases. His professionalism and knowledge of the law is second to none. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"I endorse Jim without hesitation. I have worked with him personally and have had the opportunity to observe him in court. He is always well prepared, professional, and an aggressive advocate on behalf of his clients. Jim has an excellent command of the law in the areas of personal injury law and criminal law. This will be apparent when you hire him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim for more than 20 years. During this time, he has distinguished himself as a leading personal injury and employment law attorney in the S. W. Florida area. Jim is friendly, personable, and an extremely able practitioner."
"Jim is an excellent advocate for his clients. I have known him for many years, and found him to be an experienced and capable attorney who seeks the best possible recovery for his clients. He has an excellent reputation in our community and is a skilled and able practitioner."
"I endorse Jim Scarmozzino. He is a very smart lawyer and he works very hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have and will continue to personally refer legal cases to Jim Scarmozzino. He is a dedicated individual with the utmost integrity for his clients and his practice. He is an asset to the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Founding Member, Scarmozzino Law Firm
1994 - 2017
Partner, webb and Scarmozzino
1993 - 1994
Attorney, Weg and Myers, P.C.
1989 - 1993
Prosecuting Attorney - Homicide Bureau, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, NY
1985 - 1993
Prosecuting Attorney, Suffolk CountyDistrict Attorney's Office, NY
Associations
2012 - Present
American Inns of CourtMaster
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association
American Board of Trial Advocates
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Lee County Bar Association
FLABOTA (Florida's American Board of Trial Advocates) chapter (State)
Past President
Sample of Legal Cases
Trucking Accident
$6 million result
Education
1982
University of Dayton School of Law
law
Languages
English