James D. Fox

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

• Complex Business & Commercial Litigation
• Government Relations

1. Ave Maria School of Law, J.D.
   • Ave Maria Law Review
2. Georgetown University, M.A.
3. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, B.A.

Bar Admissions

1. Florida

Court Admissions

1. U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
2. U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
3. 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

• 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)

Community Affiliations

• St. John Neumann High School, School Board Chairman (Past)
• Ave Maria School of Law, Board of Visitors
• St. Agnes Church, Parish Council