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18920 N Dale Mabry Hwy
#101
Lutz, Florida 33548

Jim Holliday was born in Orlando and grew up in nearby Longwood where he graduated from Lake Brantley High School. Wanting to serve his country and pay his own way through college, Jim competed with candidates across the State for an ROTC scholarship. The U.S. Army awarded Jim a full academic scholarship to attend Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. During college, Jim was honored by being chosen to lead others in various capacities: Chairman of Stetson’s Orientation Program, Chairman for United Way Fundraiser, ROTC Company Commander, served on Stetson’s mock trial team and was the social chairman of his fraternity. He received his Bachelors of Business Administration from Stetson University in 1990 and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. Jim went on to serve in the Transportation Corps where he was described by his superior officers as “an intelligent, motivated and energetic officer.”

Following the Gulf War, Jim was admitted to Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida. During law school, Jim interned for the United States Attorney office in Tampa, Florida and provided litigation support at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital. During law school, he won Best Moot Court Brief and “booked” (highest grade in class) his Torts (Personal Injury) class. He graduated from law school with honors in 1994.

Jim has built his reputation as a relentless trial lawyer for his work ethic and thorough preparation for trial.

Jim Holliday has been selected and named as one of the “Best Attorney” Lifetime Charter Members in Florida. Less than one percent (1%) of the attorneys of America have been invited to be a member. Membership is extremely selective, carefully screened and limited to the most qualified and accomplished attorneys in the United States. Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America invites lawyers to become a “BEST ATTORNEY” after that attorney has been endorsed by a Charter Member, Nominated by a Member of the Bar or public and/or has been accepted after an attorney peer review process evaluating the qualifications of the nominated candidate for membership.

By helping injured people in the community, he has demonstrated a dedication to finding the truth and delivering justice for his clients. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates, Legends Law Society, National Trial Lawyers, Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association.

Education

J.D., Stetson University College of Law, 1994
Best Moot Court Brief, Booked Torts Class
Graduated with Honors
Editor of SMH Florida Bar Review

B.B.A., Stetson University, 1990
ROTC Scholarship, chairman United Way Fundraiser, ROTC Company Commander, chairman Stetsons Orientation Program
Graduated with Honors

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Florida, 1995

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

National Trial Lawyers Association

American Association for Justice

Florida Justice Association

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

National Brain Injury Trial Lawyers Association

Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association

Legal Specialties and Certifications

Awarded Distinction of “Advocate” by The National College of Advocacy.

Jim is a member of a prestigious group of trial lawyers called The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multiple million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. Lawyers are members.

Jim also belongs to the National Trial Lawyers which is an invitation only organization composed of Premier trial lawyers in the nation who meet strongest qualifications as civil plaintiff lawyers.

Articles

Evaluating the Admissibility in Federal Civil Cases of Past Drug or Alcohol Use
American Journal of Trial Advocacy
Fall 2011 Volume 35, Number 2 p. 251

Statutes which Affect Liability Evaluation
Plaintiff’s Personal Injury from Start to Finish
National Business Institute, September 2012

Objecting to Physical Evidence
How to Successfully Make and Manage Objections at Trial in Florida
National Business Institute, 2003

Statutes which Affect Liability Evaluation
Plaintiff’s Personal Injury: Practice Tips and Application
National Business Institute, December 2007

Florida Insurance Agent Liability
Professional Education Systems Institute LLC, 2004

Settlement Issues, Ethical Issues and Consumer Protection Issues, Handling the Automobile Injury Claim in Florida
National Business Institute, 2004

Hearsay Evidence, How to Successfully Make and Manage Objections at Trial in Florida
National Business Institute, 2003

Effective Use of Proposals for Settlement
Hillsborough County Bar Association, November 30, 2001