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A. James Mullaney

A. James Mullaney
  • Attorney

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Practice Areas

  • Divorce
  • Paternity
  • Adoption
  • Uncontested divorce
  • Family Law

Biography

You will have a much easier time as these issues are resolved and you will tend to get more positive results by hiring an attorney. Unlike some other firms, when you hire me as your attorney, you get me as your attorney. You will not be given an associate with far less experience as a family law lawyer.

Divorce. Uncontested divorce. Paternity. Adoption. These are the types of cases that make up the broad category of Family Law. The issues raised in Florida Family Law cases include: property division, debt division, child support, time sharing (formerly called visitation), child relocation, and alimony. I also represent clients for the modification of prior court orders, including those entered in other states. For more information on the issues in your case, please see the links under Practice Areas. If you have additional questions or would like to schedule a consultation, please call the office.

There is no doubt that your family law dispute can cause a great deal of stress in your life. Very often, clients face a complete change to their lifestyle. I have exclusively practiced as a family law attorney for over 24 years. I am one of the more experienced divorce lawyers in Jacksonville FL. As a result, I am aware of the emotional toll that these cases can take on clients and their children. With that in mind, my goal is to help clients complete a smooth transition to the next stage of their lives.

In many cases, the most stress comes from the duration of the case. If possible, I look for ways to resolve cases. Costly litigation is the last option. Always. Experience has shown me that quicker settlements make for happier clients. If a settlement is not possible, I will take your case to court.

Education & Experience

I was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. I graduated from Wolfson High School in 1985. Afterwards, I attended the University of Florida and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1990. After attending graduate school at the University of Central Florida, I graduated from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. In 1996, after law school, I returned to Jacksonville where I have been practicing law ever since. In 2000, I started my own law practice and have been a family law attorney ever since.

Unlike almost all other divorce lawyers in Jacksonville FL, I am also licensed to practice law in Georgia. My practice takes me to Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau, Ware, Charlton, and Camden Counties. I am also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Court Mediator.

Education

  • Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
    • J.D. - 1996
  • University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
    • B.S. - 1990
    • Major: Math
  • Samuel W. Wolfson High School, Jacksonville, Florida
    • High School Diploma - 1985

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 1997
  • Georgia, 1996
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Supreme Court of Georgia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

Professional Associations

  • Florida Bar Association, Member
  • Georgia Bar Association, Member

Published Works

  • Florida Child Support Calculator, 2024

Honors

  • Florida Supreme Court Appellate Mediator

References

  • Google Reviews (jim.esq/reviews)

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Florida Child Support Calculator, 01/2020 to Present

Past Positions

  • Florida Supreme Court Appellate, Mediator

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Florida Certified Family Mediator, Florida Supreme Court, 2005