James Roscoe Tanner

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.

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

• Top Sports Negotiator as a former Professional Athlete
• Contracts and Bonuses

• 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.

Florida

The Florida Bar

Since 1987

11th Circuit

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.

Current

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.

Current

Executive Sales Director

American Bankers Life Insurance Company

Current

District Manager

Reserve Life Insurance Company

Current

Broker

Florida Licensed Real Estate

Current

University of South Florida

B.A. | Social & Political Science

Suffolk University Law School

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1985

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)

Honors: 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

Pro Bono Award

Volusia County Legal Aid

1998

Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce

Member

2014 - Current

Activities: Temple Terrace is located in the Greater Tampa Bay area and where I received my undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida. I am proud to be a member of the Chamber and Community, which allows me an opportunity to give something back to the college community, the people and future leaders of this great community and hopefully will serve to make this a better place for all to live and grow.

Florida State Bar  # 637246

Member

1987 - Current

Handling The Police Liability Claim

National Business Institute Seminar 2013

February 8, 2013

Handling The Police Liability Claim

National Business Institute Seminar 2013

February 7, 2013