Attorney James Jean-Francois is president of the Law Offices
of James Jean-Francois, P.A. He has proudly served the South Florida community for
over 15 years. He is a former managing partner at another law firm. His practice area
has been focused in the area civil law, concentrating on general litigation, commercial
and business litigation, real estate transactions, litigation and appeals, personal injury,
civil rights law and employment, and other areas of law.
Mr. Jean-Francois has extensive litigation experience in both jury and non-jury
and in the state and federal courts. His passion for litigation helps him serve his
clients to best protect their rights and interests. He is known and respected as an
effective client-advocate. In addition to helping individuals, Attorney Jean-Francois
has represented small to medium-sized businesses on matters ranging from
compliance, structure and internal management issues, to matters such as business
operations, etc.
Mr. Jean-Francois earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Stetson College of
Law, which is recognized as a premier trial advocacy school. He holds a Masters of
Science Degree in Alternate Dispute Resolution & Conflict Analysis from Nova
Southeastern University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics &
International Affairs from the Florida State University.
Mr. Jean-Francois represents both plaintiffs and defendants. Prior to the
practice of law, Mr. Jean-Francois’s business acumen and organizational skills were
sharpened by his lengthy employment as a banker in key positions with nationally
recognized banks. He serves on the Board of Directors of several non-profit
organizations. He is admitted to the Florida Bar and the U.S. District Courts for the
Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. He is also admitted to practice before the
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court. Mr. Jean-
Francois is married with two outstanding childre
