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James Anthony Bonaquist Jr.
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About James
Biography
If you need highly effective representation for a variety of legal matters, James A. Bonaquist Jr. is the attorney to hire. Since 1986, he has been providing top-notch representation to clients all throughout Florida. As a result, he is intimately familiar with his areas of practice and he has a long track record of success. He is exceptionally skilled in business and corporate matters, construction law, contracts, real estate, fraud and embezzlement, and unfair trade practices. Regardless of your type of business legal matter or its severity, James has the skills and experience necessary to help you resolve it today. Visit their office and find out why James is one of the top attorneys in Naples.
34 Year Experienced Litigator Handling All Aspects of Business, Contract, Civil Disputes, Real Estate and other Commercial Disputes
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Business
14%
40 years | 500 cases
Construction and Development
14%
40 years | 500 cases
Contracts and Agreements
14%
40 years | 500 cases
Litigation
14%
40 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 39 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Cardillo, Keith & Bonaquist
(239) 774-2494
Fax
3550 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL, 34112-4905
ckblaw.com/Bonaquist | Allen, Attorneys at Law
4099 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 308, Naples, FL, 34103
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Online Presence
Other places you can find James online.
James Anthony Bonaquist Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Anton | November 4, 2013
One of the finest attorneys in S.W. Florida
I have used the services of many attorneys. Mr. Bonaquist is far and away the best I have encountered. Integrity, trust and competence are just a few of the many adjectives that come to mind when I think of what I want in an attorney. If these qualities are also important you then look no furthe...
Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2013
Thorough and creative
Jim understands the process of litigation, and he did a great job representing us in a contentious lawsuit. His solutions were creative, his preparation was thorough, and his appearances in court were strong and professional. I recommend Jim for Florida litigation.
James Anthony Bonaquist Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Having known Jim personally and professionally for the past 12 years, I can say that he is a skilled litigator with a tremendous reputation in the legal community, as well as being a great person. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an outstanding attorney professional in all of his dealings with myself as opposing counsel, and with the Court. He is very competent as a litigator and is recognized as one of thee top commercial litigators in Southwest Florida."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Darrin Phillips
Employment and labor lawyer
James Oliver
Family lawyer
Louis D'Agostino
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Member, Cardillo, Keith & Bonaquist, PA
1900 - Present
Member, Bonaquist | Allen, Attorneys at Law
1986 - 1996
Attorney, Monaco, Cardillo & Keith, P.A.
Associations
2002 - Present
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionMember
1986 - Present
Academy of Florida Trial LawyersMember
1986 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1986 - Present
Florida BarMember
1986 - Present
Collier County Bar AssociationMember
American Inn of Court, Collier County Thomas S. Biggs Chapter
Member
Florida Bar, Twentieth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee
Past Chairman
Collier Building Industry Association
Member
1999 - 2000
Collier County Bar AssociationPast President
1996 - 1997
Collier County Bar Association, Trial Lawyers SectionPast President
1993 - 2001
Collier County Bar AssociationOfficer and Director
Sample of Legal Cases
Tampa Bay Nutraceutical v. Vitarich Laboratories, Inc.
Final judgment in favor of my client. The Court also entered a $294,000 sanction award against the plaintiff. The plaintiff appealed the sanction award and the final judgment, and we prevailed on the appeal as well.
Education
1986
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
1982
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English