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James R. Stearns, P.A.Attorney
Honorable James Richard Stearns

Honorable James Richard Stearns

4.5
5 reviews

1370 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin, FL 34698

Family Law and Criminal Defense

About Honorable James Richard Stearns

Honorable James Richard Stearns is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal defense. James received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years. James practices at James R. Stearns, P.A. in Dunedin, FL.

Honorable James Richard Stearns (Dunedin, Florida)

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Champion Badge Silver

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Honorable James Richard Stearns got this award in 2021

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Communication
4.6
Quality of Service
4.4
Responsiveness
4.6
Value for Money
4.2
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 30, 2013
Hired Attorney

Jim helped me with a family matter after my divorce was finalized in another state. He was very knowledgeable and courteous, and went out of his way to give me guidance and direction. He’s very personable and put my nerves at ease. He always returns phone calls promptly, and I can even remember hearing another client in the lobby comment that they were recommended to him by someone whose former spouse had hired him for a divorce. That’s top praise when the opposing party remembers your name!

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
July 10, 2013
Hired Attorney

I have used Jim on numerous occasions over past 15 years. Thoughtful, imaginative and ethical.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
July 10, 2013
Hired Attorney

Mr. Stearns was extremely helpful with his advice; his staff was very responsive and friendly.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
December 05, 2012
Hired Attorney

Too much money for wishy-washy service with not enough follow-up or actual work done to justify time. Is not firm enough with his interpretation of the law.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 29, 2013
Hired Attorney
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • Other 1
    • Criminal Defense

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $300/hr
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney
    Firm Name
    James R. Stearns, P.A.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Florida
    1985, United States District Court
    1998, United States Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Clearwater Bar Association
    The Florida Bar
    Leadership Pinellas
    Dunedin North Rotary
    Dunedin Chamber of Commerce.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Stetson University College of Law
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1978
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1956
    Shelby, Ohio, July 4, 1956

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