James L. O’Leary
Professional Leadership
- The Florida Bar
- Florida Justice Association
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Lawyers
- The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section
- Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association
- U.S. Middle District Court of Florida
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member
- Collier County Bar Association
- American Bar Association, Tort & Insurance Practice Section
- Florida Bar Justice Teaching Volunteer
- Florida Bar Speakers Bureau Member
- Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors 2015-19
- Constitution Week Chairman, Lee County Bar Association, 2015, 2016, 2017
- The Florida Bar, Law Related Education Committee, 2018-2019, Vice Chairman
- The Florida Bar, Protect Florida Democracy Speakers Bureau, 2017-2018
- Chairman, The Florida Bar Law Related Education Committee, 2019-2020
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
If you or your loved ones have been the victim of an unfortunate accident, we want to help.
Auto Accidents
If you’re injured in a car accident, you could be entitled to financial compensation
Wrongful Death
We help survivors pursue fair compensation for the loss of their loved one to a wrongful death incident.
Continuing Legal Education
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Education & Experience
College
Stetson University College of Law, Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, May, 1995
- Stetson Trial Team, Ranked #1 in the nation in Trial Advocacy skills by U.S. News & World Report
- State Champion, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Statewide Civil Trial Competition 1995.
- Book Award for Highest Grade, Florida Civil Practice & Procedure taught by Judge David Patterson, Second District Court of Appeals
- Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute Graduate: Formal hands on trial education & experience.
- American Association for Justice, Interstate Trucking College Graduate, 2009, Atlanta, GA
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, December, 1991
- Member, Florida Blue Key, President, Alpha Eta Chapter, Pi Kappa Alpha, Member: Order of Omega & Mortar Board
- Christopher Columbus High School, Miami, FL, 1987
Community Service
- 2019, Treasurer, Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association
- 2018, Secretary, Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association
- 2016 Lee County Bar Association Constitution Week Chairman
- 2015 Lee County Bar Association Constitution Week Co-Chairman
- Board of Directors, Bonita Springs YMCA 1996-2002
- Chairman, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Program 1998 – 2000
- Recipient, Fort Myers News Press “Person To Watch in 1998.”
- President, Bonita Springs Youth Council (1998-1999)
- Board of Directors, Bonita Springs Main Street Old 41 Redevelopment Committee, 1997-1998
- Board of Directors, Rotary Club of Bonita Springs (2000-2013)
- President, Rotary Club of Bonita Springs, 2011-2012
- Rotary District 6960 District Governor Nominating Committee, 2013-2016
- Lee County School Board Continuous Systematic Improvement Committee Member, 2013
Public Speaking
- Guest Speaker, 2018 Career Day Presentation on The Legal Profession, The Alva School, May 17, 2018
- Guest Speaker, 2018 Florida Constitution Revision Commission, Shell Point Democratic Club, April 28, 2018
- Guest Speaker, 2018 Florida Constitution Revision Commission, Rotary Club of Fort Myers Downtown, February 27, 2018
- Guest Speaker, 2018 Florida Constitution Revision Commission, Lee County League of Women Voters, January 6, 2018
- Guest Speaker, Ethical Governance, Miami Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust, October 19, 2017
- Guest Speaker, Ave Maria School of Law, “Becoming Practice Ready, The Importance & Value of Experiential Education,” March 14, 2017
- Guest Speaker, Gulf Coast Paralegal Assoc. for Lee & Collier County, “Education, Ethics & Accountability: The Florida Bar As An Instrument of Ensuring The Integrity of Government” 9/13/2016
- Guest Speaker, Bonita Springs Middle School, Constitution Day, 9/12/2016
- Guest Speaker, Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. 2014 Legislative Update
- Guest Speaker, League of Women Voter’s 2013 Annual Meeting
- Guest Speaker, Lehigh High School J.R.O.T.C. on Goal Setting, Motivation & Personal Development
- Guest Speaker, Lehigh High School Law Program, 1997 – 1999
- Guest Speaker, Estero High School Leadership Lock In on Goal Setting, Motivation & Personal Development
- Guest Speaker, Estero High School Motivational Assembly 1998
- Guest Speaker, Estero High School Law Program, 1998
- Presenter of Internet Liability Presentation, The People’s Law School, Ft. Myers, FL, 1999
- Presenter of Internet Liability Presentation, The People’s Law School, Ft. Myers, FL, 2000
- Presenter of Tort Liability Presentation, The People’s Law School, Naples, FL 2006
- Presenter of “The Truth About Medical Malpractice” to Encore Club of Bonita Springs, FL
- Guest Speaker, Southwest Florida Chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society, Inc. on Managed Care
- Guest Speaker, Gateway Rotary Club, on Internet Liability
- Guest Speaker, Collier County Women’s Bar Association, Using Technology to Resolve Disputes February, 28, 2001, this course was approved for CLE credit by The Florida Bar
- Guest Speaker, Collier County PC Business Users Group on Internet Privacy and Cyber-Torts
- Guest Speaker, The People’s Law School at Florida Gulf Coast University, 1998, 1999, 2006
- Guest Speaker, Covenant Church, on The Right To Choose Your Doctor & HMO Abuse
- Florida Bar Justice Teaching Volunteer Attorney, Bonita Springs Middle School
- Lee County Bar Association Law Week, Guest Attorney School Teacher
- Guest Speaker, Florida Gulf Coast University 2006 “The Entrepreneur’s Law School” on FGCU Personal Injury Law
- “Lawyer Giving Back” recognition, Lee County Bar Association, July 2010