James D. Fox
Shareholder
999 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Suite 401
Naples, FL 34108
P 239.649.2705
F 239.261.3659
P 239.649.2705 | F 239.261.3659
Overview
Jim focuses his practice on matters involving civil litigation and government law. He has represented individual, education, government and corporate clients, in cases involving constitutional rights, land use, real estate, personal injury and wrongful death, construction defects, contract disputes, merchandise fabrication and shipping disputes, unfair trade practices and constitutional rights.
Experience
- Complex Section 1983 Constitutional rights actions, including free speech, religious liberty, 4th Amendment Rights, and equal protection claims
- Complex Construction defect claims
- Non-compete, tradename, and trademark enforcement
- Shareholder and member disputes regarding LLCs
- Real estate claims involving contracts, easements, boundary encroachments, land-locking, and quiet title actions
- Federal, Title VII, ADA, and FMLA claims
- Commercial foreclosures
- Commercial landlord tenant litigation
Services
Education
-
Ave Maria School of Law,
J.D.
- Ave Maria Law Review
- Georgetown University, M.A.
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, B.A.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Certifications
- Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization
- Certified Civil Court Mediator
- Certified Arbitrator, 20th Judicial Circuit
Recognitions
- AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- Selected as a "Florida Super Lawyers - Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers magazine (2009-2013)
- Selected as Naples Illustrated "Top Lawyer" - Municipal Law (2021-2022)
- City Councilman, Steubenville, OH (1998-2000)
- Presidential Appointment to Department of Energy (1990-1991)
- Adjunct Professor of Government, Franciscan University (Former)
Affiliations
Community Affiliations
- St. John Neumann High School, School Board Chairman (Past)
- Ave Maria School of Law, Board of Visitors
- St. Agnes Church, Parish Council
Insights
Alerts
Florida Governor Announces Updates Concerning COVID-19 Pandemic (Apr 7, 2020)
Governor DeSantis Issued “Stay at Home” Order (Apr 2, 2020)
Articles
Going to Trial: You Have Alternatives- 10 Tips for Better Arbitrations - Adverse Witness (December 2021)
State Benefits Under the Pike Balancing Test of the Dormant Commerce Clause: Putative or Actual? (Spring 2003)
Presentations
"Suspension, Removal and Reprimand of Elected Officials" - Florida Municipal Attorneys' Association (Jul 8, 2021)
"Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution Act" - Florida Municipal Attorneys Association Conference
"Avoiding the Perils of Municipal Contracting: Ten Special Considerations" - Florida Municipal Attorneys Association Conference
Firm News
20 Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2022)
16 Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2021)
James D. Fox Earns Florida Bar Board Certification in City, County and Local Government Law (Jul 26, 2019)
Roetzel Represents C.S.I. Enterprises, Inc. in $600 Million Acquisition by Edenred (Nov 28, 2018)
Roetzel Partner James D. Fox Receives High Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell® (Mar 26, 2015)
Overview
Jim focuses his practice on matters involving civil litigation and government law. He has represented individual, education, government and corporate clients, in cases involving constitutional rights, land use, real estate, personal injury and wrongful death, construction defects, contract disputes, merchandise fabrication and shipping disputes, unfair trade practices and constitutional rights.
Experience
- Complex Section 1983 Constitutional rights actions, including free speech, religious liberty, 4th Amendment Rights, and equal protection claims
- Complex Construction defect claims
- Non-compete, tradename, and trademark enforcement
- Shareholder and member disputes regarding LLCs
- Real estate claims involving contracts, easements, boundary encroachments, land-locking, and quiet title actions
- Federal, Title VII, ADA, and FMLA claims
- Commercial foreclosures
- Commercial landlord tenant litigation
Education
-
Ave Maria School of Law,
J.D.
- Ave Maria Law Review
- Georgetown University, M.A.
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, B.A.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Certifications
- Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization
- Certified Civil Court Mediator
- Certified Arbitrator, 20th Judicial Circuit
Recognitions
- AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- Selected as a "Florida Super Lawyers - Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers magazine (2009-2013)
- Selected as Naples Illustrated "Top Lawyer" - Municipal Law (2021-2022)
- City Councilman, Steubenville, OH (1998-2000)
- Presidential Appointment to Department of Energy (1990-1991)
- Adjunct Professor of Government, Franciscan University (Former)
Affiliations
Community Affiliations
- St. John Neumann High School, School Board Chairman (Past)
- Ave Maria School of Law, Board of Visitors
- St. Agnes Church, Parish Council
Insights
Alerts
Florida Governor Announces Updates Concerning COVID-19 Pandemic (Apr 7, 2020)
Governor DeSantis Issued “Stay at Home” Order (Apr 2, 2020)
Articles
Going to Trial: You Have Alternatives- 10 Tips for Better Arbitrations - Adverse Witness (December 2021)
State Benefits Under the Pike Balancing Test of the Dormant Commerce Clause: Putative or Actual? (Spring 2003)
Presentations
"Suspension, Removal and Reprimand of Elected Officials" - Florida Municipal Attorneys' Association (Jul 8, 2021)
"Land Use and Environmental Dispute Resolution Act" - Florida Municipal Attorneys Association Conference
"Avoiding the Perils of Municipal Contracting: Ten Special Considerations" - Florida Municipal Attorneys Association Conference
Firm News
20 Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2022)
16 Roetzel Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated (Sep 1, 2021)
James D. Fox Earns Florida Bar Board Certification in City, County and Local Government Law (Jul 26, 2019)
Roetzel Represents C.S.I. Enterprises, Inc. in $600 Million Acquisition by Edenred (Nov 28, 2018)
Roetzel Partner James D. Fox Receives High Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell® (Mar 26, 2015)