James Leonard O'Leary II
also known as Jim O'Leary
About James
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
32 years
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of James L. O’Leary
28089 Vanderbilt Drive., Suite. 202, Bonita Springs, FL, 34134-7521
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James Leonard O'Leary II's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 21 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Jo | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Attorney OLeary is extremely professional , polite and sensitive to the clients’s needs. He worked to get me the max allowable settlement for my injury and did it with empathy towards how I felt and with honesty. He always listened and I felt respected at all times. THANK YOU Mr. OLeary! He talked...
Posted by Vicki | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding lawyer
While on vacation in Ft. Myers, I was injured when a person hit me with their golf cart. I was so fortunate to have found James O'Leary to represent me. He was kind, compassionate and thorough. I especially appreciated his timely updates on the progress he was making with my case. His results were mu...
Posted by Maria | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Mr. O’Leary helped us through one of worse times of our lives. My daughter and I were side swiped by a bus on our way to her softball practice. We were both injured and our car was totaled. He made sure we were adequately compensated.
Posted by Molly | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Lawyer
I highly recommend Jim for all of your personal injury case needs. He is professional yet one of the kindest, most honest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Jim is effeicient and genuinely cares. I’ve worked as a paralegal for 14 years and have worked with and gotten to know many attorne...
Posted by Cindy | June 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
I recently hired Attorney O’Leary to represent me in a personal injury (auto) accident, and was very pleased with his services. He proved to be kind, professional, and organized. I had never experienced a bodily injury case personally, but I now realize the toll it takes on ones nerves. Jim helped...
James Leonard O'Leary II's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim is one of those attorneys who really cares about his clients, and not just about the numbers. He is always a tireless advocate for his clients and is also highly respected by his peers. If I were ever in an accident the very first number I would call after 911 is Jim O'Leary."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim since law school. Jim has impeccable ethics, not to mention he is an incredibly smart and talented lawyer. I would have no reservations hiring Jim to represent me if I were ever injured in an accident -- and I am a personal injury lawyer. If you are in need of a caring personal injury lawyer who will fight for you every step of the way and be there to personally handle your case from the very beginning to the very end, he is your lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is smart, personable and experienced. A powerful combination. He knows his stuff and is a zealous advocate and is held in high regard by his peers."
"Jim O'leary is an outstanding personal injury attorney. He fights hard for his clients, and gets excellent results. He enjoys an outstanding reputation as an advocate for the injured. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an excellent attorney. Experienced, smart, hard working, and above all puts his clients first."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly professional, skilled litigator."
"A true advocate. Ready, willing and able to fight tough battles to bring his clients - individuals and families who have been injured, or lost loved ones - the compensation they deserve. If you've looking for a personal injury lawyer in Naples/Ft. Meyers/Sarasota, Jim O'Leary is an excellent choice."
"Jim is a great attorney, he gives each case the time and focus needed to advocate for his clients. I am happy to endorse him."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Jim is a bright, diligent, honest and committed lawyer. We have consulted together on cases and he has an excellent understanding of his practice area. I do not hesitate to recommend people to him when they have matters in his community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim and I have worked together on matters and I have had occasion to view his work first as a trial team member at Stetson Law school, and later as a lawyer. I practiced with him before he relocated to South Florida and have seen him in action in a jury trial. He is an excellent advocate who prepares dilligently to best represent the interests of his client"
"James O'Leary in an incredibly talented and diligent trial lawyer. Very few trial lawyers get a million dollar recovery as early in their career as James O'Leary did. For serious personal injury and medical malpractice cases is Southwest Florida, you could hire a big firm and be a number or call James O'Leary and you will know your lawyer and have a lawyer who knows you, who cares, and who will try the case if necessary to achieve an outstanding result for the client."
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Experience
Honors
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
State Champion, 1995 Mock Trial Competition, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Attorney at Law- Personal Injury, Law Office of James L. O'Leary II
1995 - 1996
Attorney at Law - Personal Injury Attorney, Perenich, Carroll, Perenich, Caulfield, Avril, Noyes & Perenich, P.A.
1994 - 1994
Law Clerk, Margol & Pennington, P.A.
1993 - 1993
Law Clerk, Margol & Pennington, P.A.
1992 - 1992
Law Clerk, Margol & Pennington, P.A.
Associations
1992 - Present
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)Member
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Sample of Legal Cases
Results: Verdict $2,007,500.00, January 28, 2010
Seven figure settlement at mediation.
Education
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Publications
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
How long does it take an insurance adjuster to come back With an offer of settlement when everything is processed and presented
01 Mar 2014
There is an Fr judgement against me in Florida for a car accident that I did NOT have because I wasn't even in the state.
28 Feb 2014
Subpoena in Florida?
16 Feb 2014