Mr. Coleman was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1985. His education includes Davidson College (B.A., 1981), Exeter University Law School, Exeter England and Marshall-Wythe at the College of William and Mary (J.D., 1985) where he received his Juris Doctorate. He is a member of Phi Alpha Delta, and from 1984-85 served as a staff member of the International Law Newsletter. Mr. Coleman was a member of the Jessup International Moot Court Team, and from 1990-91 was Attorney for the Credit Union National Association League. Memberships include the Florida Bar, Clearwater Bar (President, Young Lawyers, 1990), and American Bar (member, Litigation and Business Sections) Associations, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association. Mr. Coleman's professional affiliations include the Governance Committee of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA), Past President of the Clearwater Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, and has served as a member of the Commercial Law Division of the American Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Coleman is an active member of The Florida Bar Association and Pinellas Leadership. He also serves as a Circuit Court Mediator and as an Arbitrator with the NASD involving investor disputes within the brokerage industry. Over the years, Mr. Coleman has published articles in both professional and lay publications regarding securities fraud, asset protection and other associated subjects. Likewise, he has also been a speaker for professional organizations including continuing education for attorneys, accountants, and legal assistants, as well as seminars to lay groups and stockbrokers. In the public sector, Mr. Coleman actively supports and participates in fund raising activities for the Boy Scouts of America, volunteers for Operation Par, Inc., appears in the Pinellas County Public Schools for speaking engagements and provides legal support for the Alumni Association. He is a baritone soloist in a variety of choirs and has recently served on the board of his church. On a personal note, Mr. Coleman who was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on November 21, 1959, and is the father of four. He escaped the frozen North of Virginia and became a resident of Florida in 1985. Certified Mediator, Florida Supreme Court.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.Mr. Coleman is obviously very knowledgeable in his field, but he is also very approachable, and easy to talk to. He takes the time to explain things fully in a way that is easy to understand. He kept me very well informed of the progress of my case, and then made a superb presentation at my final hearing. I cannot recommend his services highly enough.
Mr. Coleman did our estate planning. He is a stand up guy who tells you like it is. I appreciated his honesty and forward thinking in our matters. I would use him again if I needed legal help in any way.
My husband and I saved and planned for a comfortable retirement. Due to improprieties and uncontrolled circumstances by our financial advisor and financial institute; we lost a substantial amount of our retirement savings. Thankfully, we were referred to attorney, Jeffrey P. Coleman. His law office handled our case with professionalism and expertise. Mr. Coleman and his office walked us through every step of this. With their help, we were able to recover a considerable amount of our savings.
Jeff & Emily prepared a complete estate planning package for me. All documents, including adjustments due to recent changes in the law and specific stipulations I requested. Everything completed in a professional, timely manner and with patience in dealing with me. I would recommend The Coleman Law Firm in their area of practice without any hesitation.
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Mr. Coleman kept me abreast of the progress of my case in a very timely fashion. I was very impressed with his presentation at my final hearing; obviously the judge agreed with me, because she ruled in my favor!
Mr. Coleman provided excellent guidance with utmost competence in the matter. The communication lines remained friendly and professional, with a very quick and effecient response and production time. I would highly recommend Mr. Coleman in any matters of estate.
Mr. Coleman and his staff were congenial and knowledgeable; Mr. Coleman was friendly but got to the point; asked the right questions and I was able to get the documents i needed with minimum toil.
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1985, Florida
1986, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
2005, U.S. Supreme Court
2008, U.S. Tax Court
MembershipsFlorida Bar Association, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, Clearwater Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta.Bar FellowshipFlorida Bar Foundation Fellowship. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolCollege of William & Mary
Class of 1985
J.D.
Other EducationDavidson College
Class of 1981
B.A.
Exeter University Law School, Exeter, England
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Special AgenciesPreviously served as Financial Regulatory Association (FINRA) Arbitrator and Mediator.
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Personal Details & HistoryHobbies & InterestsBoy Scouts of America, Any outdoor or water sport, Classical Music and choral singing.
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Does this attorney speak any other languages?Jeffrey P. Coleman speaks Spanish.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Jeffrey P. Coleman attended College of William & Mary.