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James Bennett Coulter III

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 20 years

Personal injury Lawyer Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense ... +2 more
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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About James

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

One of the key principles of our legal system is responsibility. When someone acts in a way that harms others, that person should be responsible for the damage he or she caused. That's justice. Call Today!

30%
Car Accident 25%

No matter the circumstances of your car accident, our attorneys are ready to help you fight for your rights. Contact Us Today

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

Our firm defends residents and visitors to Brevard County against a variety of criminal offenses. Please call today

20%
Medical Malpractice 15%

We fight for the compensation victims of medical malpractice deserve for any injury sustained during medical procedure.

15%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

We Fight for Maximum Recovery. Call Now

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

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James Bennett Coulter III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

5 star (33)
4 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Alexandra | December 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Medical Malpractice

I lost a kidney due to a serious doctor screwup. Mr Coulter and his staff were there for me from day 1 until the end. They are amazing. I highly recommend them to anyone needing lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you

James was very helpful and professional in working through my misdemeanor case. He was very fair with the legal fees as well. I recommend him. I also really appreciate his legal assistant Kristi who always returned my emails.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Changed my life

"I would recommend Mr Coulter to anyone. He represented me and my family when we were in a serious accident. The concern and care he and his team offered, immediately made us feel at ease. They were always easy to reach when we had questions and keep us informed. I was extremely satisfied with the se...ttlement I received."

Posted by anonymous | August 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome people

My mother almost died from newspapers while in a nursing home here in brevard. The Coulter firm was so good to us and treated her with so much respect. He visiting her many times during the case and things turned out great in the end. We thank him so much

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Auto Accident

I was so pleased with the outcome of my case. Mr. Coulter and his staff worked hard on my auto accident claim. I highly recommend him.

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James Bennett Coulter III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brooke Goldfarb

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Coulter cares about his clients and is passionate about his personal injury law practice. I am impressed by his work ethic, dedication, and professionalism."

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David Calevski

Car accident lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James is a terrific attorney and always puts his clients first. He fights tirelessly for his clients and their legal needs."

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Andrew Pickett

Car accident lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known James Coulter for over 6 years. I first met him when I was a prosecutor at the 18th Circuit State Attorney's Office. I have always found James to be professional, thoughtful, and thorough. As a fellow former prosecutor, James is comfortable in the courtroom and is a zealous advocate for his clients. I would recommend James in the areas of criminal law and personal injury."

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Bonnie Klein Rhoden

Car accident lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Charpentier

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim does a great job for his clients"

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Jeffrey Boston

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James personifies poise and perspicuity in the courtroom, and meets the high standard he sets for himself both personally and professionally."

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Ernest Chang

Car accident lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Coulter is an ethical and professional lawyer."

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Michael Meadows

Car accident lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leslie Sammis

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Coulter has a great reputation in the legal community for fighting for the rights of his clients."

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Mark Germain

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with James and I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Donald Tiller

Personal injury lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Coulter is dedicated to the practice of law and consistently exercises sound legal judgment and a high level of competence. Mr. Coulter is a well regarded and valuable member of the legal community."

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Leland Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is very professional and a hard worker and the bottom line is that he gets things done."

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Andrew Pickett

Personal injury lawyer

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David Calevski

Litigation lawyer

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Jeffrey Boston

Criminal defense lawyer

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Melinda Morris

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Meadows

General practice lawyer

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Kelly Hampton

Personal injury lawyer

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David Gordon

Personal injury lawyer

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Christina Opsahl

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ernest Chang

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gordon Fenderson

Wrongful death lawyer

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Tiffany Poore

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Maggie Hilliard

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jason Kreiss

Federal crime lawyer

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Leslie Sammis

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mark Germain

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2020

updated on 10/26/2020

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2016

Buisness Partner of the Year, Brevard County Public Schools

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2004

Humanitarian Award, Phi Alpha Delta

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Criminal Law, Ethics and Evidence, Everest University

2005 - 2007

Assistant State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit State Courts

2004 - 2004

Florida Certified Legal Intern, Jacksonville Area Government Legal Aid

Associations

2015 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Central Florida Trial Lawyer Association

Member

2010 - Present

NORML

Member

2010 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Everest University Paralegal Advisory Board

Member

2005 - Present

Brevard County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

2001 - Present

University of Maryland Alumni

Member

2009 - 2010

Vassar Carlton Inns of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

medical malpractice

4,200,000.00

auto accident

$685,000.00

motorcycle accident

350,000.00

auto accident

1,500,000.00

auto accident

85,000.00

medical malpractice

4,200,000.00

Dog Bite

$120,000.00

car accident

$110,000.00

auto accident

$100,000.00

$2,125,000.00 in compensation for wrongful death

2.125 million Dollars

$1,000,000.00 compensation for injuries in auto accident

$1,000,000.00

Over $350,000.00 in compensation for injuries from an auto accident

over $350,000.00

$750,000.00 in compensation for slip and fall

$750,000.00

$100,000.00 compensation to client injured in rear end auto accident

$100,000.00

$75,000.00 in conpensation for injuries in auto accident

$75,000.00 Seventy Five Thousand Dollars in Compensation

$150,000.00 in compensation for injuries in auto accident

$150,000.00 One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars in compensation

$532,000.00 in compensation for child's injuries injuries in trucking accident

532,000.00 Five Hundred Thirty Two Thousand

$235,000.00 in compensation for injuries in auto accident

$235,000.00 (Two Hundren Thirty Five Thousand Dollars in compensation)

Over $800,000.00 in compensation for injuries in auto accident

Over $800,000.00 Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars in compensation for injuries from an auto accident

wrongful death / negligence & medical malpractice

A large undisclosed settlement to the survivors including a structured annuity providing the mother of the child payments for the remainder of her life.

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Education

2005

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Maryland

BA

Speaking Engagements

2012

Brevard Notes Talk Show

Criminal Law

2011

Evidence and the Rules of Procedure

Evidence

2011

An Introduction to Criminal Law

Criminal Law

Publications

2012

The Florida Today Deputies Arrest Casts Doubt

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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