James Roscoe Tanner
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James Roscoe Tanner
Biography
I'm Attorney Jim Tanner, of Tampa, Florida 813-322-3565. I've been a trial attorney for 35 years. I was born and raised right here in Tampa FL. The very night I graduated from High School I was selected as the third draft choice nationwide by the Detroit Tigers Baseball organization.
During the baseball off season, I went to work in the insurance industry as a salesman where I earned top level management as the youngest executive sales and marketing director in the nation.
After earning my BA from the University of South Florida, I began my legal education in Boston where I graduated at the top of my class earning my Juris Doctorate in law.
Nothing has come easy for me I've had to work hard all my life. So, when I say I get it, I do. Yet, the most important lesson in life came from my parents who instilled in me one simple truth, "We Must Always Treat Others, The Way We Would Want Someone To Treat Us or Someone We Love." Do that said my folks and you will be happier and have a more meaningful life.
Good resolutions to cases don't just happen, they come about because the client has a lawyer who truly cares. One who understands and knows how to apply the law. One who has worked with people from all walks of life. Lawyers often say going to trial is like rolling dice.
While it may be an unavoidable gamble you can better the odds of winning if you have an experienced attorney. I have learned how to recognize hidden clues people use to mask their true feelings.
I’ve discovered a key to understanding people. I call it, "the diverse situational personality”. Recognizing & more importantly unmasking hidden traits in people is critical in dealing with decision makers. This is especially true in jury selection. I believe that before you can win a person or group over you must unlock certain hidden emotional buttons that trigger true feelings. Make no mistake, that’s exactly what I do best.
Practice Areas
Entertainment & Sports Law
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Fees
- Free Consultation - In certain areas of law, I offer a Scheduled 20-minute Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American Express
- Contingent Fees - Depending on the Case Contingent Fees May Range from 25%-40%
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - All Appointments Must Be Scheduled by Telephone in advance.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Executive Sales Director American Bankers Life Insurance Company
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Past Member Affiliations Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, American Bar Association, Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and United States Army Reserves 11 Bravo Special Forces Training Unit, Member of the National Police Accountability Project, National Employment Lawyers Association specializing in Title 7 (Employee Discrimination and Harassment) Board of Realtors, Florida Insurance Underwriters, Million Dollar Roundtable, Former Professional Baseball Player.
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Prosecutor Massachusetts Division of Consumer Affairs and Greater Boston Housing Court Provided representation for consumers through the above agencies concurrent with attending law school. Prosecuted for Consumer Board of Dentistry, Board of Nursing and greater Boston Housing Division representing elderly indigent tenants.
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Broker Florida Licensed Real Estate
Year: Current
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District Manager Reserve Life Insurance Company
Year: Current
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Professional Associations
Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce Member (2014 - Current)
Florida State Bar  # 637246 Member (1987 - Current)
Publications
Handling The Police Liability Claim National Business Institute Seminar2013 (February 8, 2013)
Handling The Police Liability Claim National Business Institute Seminar2013 (February 7, 2013)
Awards
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Pro Bono Award
Volusia County Legal Aid 1998.0
Education
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Suffolk University Law School Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
Year: 1985
Honors: Suffolk Law is the only law school ranked in the top 20% of all skills specialty areas--legal writing, clinics, trial advocacy, and dispute resolution--for seven years running (U.S. News Best Law Schools 2017-23 editions) * Legal Writing: No. 4 (U.S. News top 10 for eleven consecutive years) * Clinical Programs: No. 15 (top 20 for seven years running) * Trial Advocacy: No. 21 (seventh year in a row in the top 25) * Dispute Resolution: No. 22 (top 25 for ten of the last 11 years) Phi Delta Phi The Rehnquist Inn was established at Suffolk University Law School in 1976. Phi Delta Phi celebrates academic excellence and embraces the finest attributes of professionalism and scholarship. Phi Delta Phi has emphasized to students and lawyers alike the importance of our calling. Our active membership is drawn from those students of the law who not only have shown themselves companionable, but have manifested ability and industry in legal study. Activities: Elected as Historian for Phi Delta Phi
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University of South Florida B.A. | Social & Political Science
Websites
http://jimtanner.org
The Tanner Law Group LLC
Tanner Law Group PLLC
Tampa
1311 N. Church Ave., Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33607
Monday: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed