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Mr. James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq.
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Mr. James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq.

4.9
88 reviews

3021 Airport-Pulling Road North, Suite 202, Naples, FL 34105 + 2 locations

Appellate Practice, Collections, Commercial Litigation and 85 more

About Mr. James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq.

Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award

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Champion Badge Gold

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Champion Badge Platinum

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Mr. James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq. got this award in 2021

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Mr. James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq. got this award in 2021

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Avvo Client Choice

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Mr. James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq. got this award in 2021

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Value for Money
4.9
Business Law
Posted by anonymous
June 27, 2022
Hired Attorney

The man who helped me was Ernie Rocco he was a real professional and was great to work with I would recommend the law firm highly

Asset Recovery
Posted by anonymous
June 14, 2022
Hired Attorney

We had a complicated case that we reached out to Boatman law firm to handle. They were very attentive to the case and handle it in fairly quick fashion. They were very professional and very easy to communicate with. If we have other legal in Florida to handle I would definitely reach out to them again.

Collections
Posted by Ryan
May 24, 2022
Hired Attorney

It was a great experience. When no one wanted to take my case he did and he won. Thank you! Great communication and committed to the cause

Foreclosures
Posted by Jeffrey
May 23, 2022
Hired Attorney

We needed a lawyer to help us navigate a property lien case on an inherited property. Being from out of state, we had no prior experience with Florida law and did not know of any lawyer who could represent us. Mr. Ernest Ricci was highly recommended to take our case. After our first conversation, we felt very comfortable with him. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable, but he was very easy to talk to. He took his time with us and answered all of our questions. Mr. Ricci has been extremely professional in explaining our potential liability under Florida law, and representing us through Court filings. We are very pleased with his assistance in this matter, which initially felt overwhelming. As a result, we expect a positive outcome in the near future. We would highly recommend Mr. Ricci, and his law firm Boatman Ricci.

 
Closely Held Business Law
Posted by Nick
March 25, 2022
Hired Attorney

I want to thank Jim Boatman and his top notch team for successfully resolving our complex legal case. Jim was there for us from the very beginning with excellent counsel that saved us from potential catastrophe. Not only is Jim an excellent and effective attorney, he is also a man of high moral character. I highly recommend this law firm.

 
Breach of Contract
Posted by Christopher
December 02, 2021
Hired Attorney

Mr. James A. Boatman is a sincere pleasure to work with....Friendly, courteous and very knowledgeable in his field of practice. Despite being very busy during this Holiday season he made time for myself and the pressing issues I was looking at...including calling me after hours with my own busy schedule. He fully explained all my options and without going into all the details I had a positive outcome for my case. He is my go to Attorney and I would hire James and his team at Boatman Ricci without Reservation.

 
Contracts
Posted by anonymous
November 14, 2019
Hired Attorney

My wife and I needed to replace our tile roof following a major hurricane. We selected a roofer who was highly recommended by a friend. He convinced me to sign an agreement to allow him to deal directly with my insurance company, actually misleading me with some absolutely false information. We selected James Boatman and his law firm to represent us as we endeavored to get legal control back from this fraudulent roofing company. I could not have been happier with the service provided by Mr. Boatman and his legal team, including attorneys Joseph Bare, Stephen Schahrer as well as Amy Juarez and the entire Boatman administrative staff. Once the Boatman Law Firm became involved, the fraudulent Roofing Company immediately worked with us to resolve the issue. This law firm and it's staff members are HIGH INTEGRITY, professional legal experts. We cannot overstate the importance of the great work Attorneys Boatman, Bare and Schahrer did on our behalf. Great Job!

 
General Practice
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2019
Hired Attorney

Very professional and hard working in meeting our legal needs!

Construction Law
Posted by anonymous
September 19, 2019
Hired Attorney

My husband and I are in the building and real estate industry where miscommunication and unrealistic expectations can lead to very costly interactions with people. James Boatman has always been our go-to for everything with our business. We can trust that his firm will represent our best interest and always make sure that the truth is heard and efforts are made to minimize our costs and losses. We recommend him to anyone and everyone that needs sound advice or representation.

 
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
April 15, 2017
Hired Attorney

My wife and I hired Mr. Boatman as our attorney to assist us with multiple foreclosure possibilities for condos we owned in Pensacola, FL. We worked with him and his office personnel for about 6 years and will continue to work with him in the future when indicated. We have found him to be honest and thorough throughout our relationship. There is no doubt in our minds that without his help we would be much worse off from a financial point of view. He listened to us and is now our friend.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Appellate Practice
  • Debtor and Creditor 2
    • Collections
    • Creditors Rights
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Eminent Domain
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Asset Protection
  • Asset Recovery
  • Civil Practice
  • Commercial Law
  • Real Estate 1
    • Commercial Real Estate
  • Consumer Law 1
    • Consumer Fraud
  • Contracts 1
    • Breach of Contract
  • Corporate Law 2
    • Corporate Commercial Law
    • Corporate Litigation
  • Debt Relief
  • General Practice
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Other 65
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Real Estate Foreclosure
    • Civil Appeals
    • Banks and Banking
    • Bank Collections
    • Bank Foreclosures
    • Bank Fraud
    • Banking Litigation
    • Check Fraud
    • Loan Workouts
    • Federal Civil Practice
    • Commercial Collections
    • Garnishments
    • Post Judgment Collections
    • Professional Collections
    • Secured Collections
    • Unsecured Collections
    • Commercial Bad Faith
    • Commercial Fraud
    • Commercial Liability
    • Commercial Mediation
    • Commercial Torts
    • Commercial Real Estate Litigation
    • Consumer Collections
    • Consumer Litigation
    • Commercial Contracts
    • Contract Fraud
    • Contract Litigation
    • Copyright Litigation
    • Closely Held Corporations
    • Corporate Contracts
    • Corporate Dissolutions
    • Corporate Fiduciary Law
    • Corporate Formation
    • Corporate Organization
    • Corporate Partnerships
    • Corporate Planning
    • Incorporation
    • S Corporations
    • Small Business Corporations
    • Debtor and Creditor Collections
    • Debtor and Creditor Remedies
    • Debtor and Creditor Rights
    • Debtor and Creditor Workouts
    • Debtors Rights
    • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
    • Secured Creditors Rights
    • Unsecured Creditors Rights
    • Property Rights
    • Condemnation
    • Fraud and Deceit
    • Civil Fraud
    • Fraud
    • Federal Practice
    • Intellectual Property Litigation
    • Piracy
    • Confidentiality Agreements
    • Covenants Not To Compete
    • Employer Rights
    • Employer Liability
    • Employment Breach of Contract
    • Employment Defense
    • Employment Litigation
    • Noncompete Litigation
    • Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation

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    Payment & Cost Features
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    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
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    Zoom
  • Firm Information
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    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Boatman Ricci
  • Additional Links
    http://www.boatman-law.com/ http://www.boatmanricci.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, Florida
    U.S. District Court, Middle, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar
    Collier County Bar Association
    Federal Bar Association.
    Bar Fellowship
    Inns of Court.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Florida State University College of Law
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    cum laude, Florida State University Law Review, Florida State University Moot Court
    Other Education
    University of Central Florida
    Class of 1994
    B.A.
    Political Science

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Managing Partner at Boatman Ricci
4.9
88 reviews

3021 Airport-Pulling Road North, Suite 202Naples, FL 34105U.S.A.

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1110 South Magnolia DriveTallahassee, FL 32301U.S.A.

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4507 Furling Lane, Unit 104Destin, FL 32541U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
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1110 South Magnolia DriveTallahassee, FL 32301U.S.A.

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4507 Furling Lane, Unit 104Destin, FL 32541U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mr. James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq. was admitted in 1997 to the State of Florida.
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    Yes, Mr. James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq. has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Mr. James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq. has a 4.9 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Mr. James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq. attended Florida State University College of Law.
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    Boatman Ricci was established in 2007.

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