James Kole, Workers Comp Attorney in Tallahassee, Florida
Over 33 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AttorneyatMorgan & Morgan
Tallahassee, FL
Practicing workers comp in Tallahassee since 1993.
- 33+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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James Kole is an attorney based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. James has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Tallahassee, FL
- Experience
- over 33 years
- Known for
- Workers Comp
- Handles Workers Comp matters from Tallahassee, FL.
- Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About James Kole: James Kole is an attorney based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. James has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters James takes on
James concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Workers Comp cases in Tallahassee, Florida
James takes workers comp matters in Tallahassee, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet James Kole — workers comp lawyer in Tallahassee
James Kole is an attorney based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on Workers Comp. James has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
James A. Kole is an attorney in the Tallahassee office of Morgan & Morgan. His practice is devoted to representing injured workers in Florida workers' compensation cases.
James graduated cum laude in three years with three majors in Political Science, History, and Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1990 and graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, TN in 1993.
James has practiced workers' compensation law since 1993; briefly representing employers and insurance carriers, but exclusively representing injured workers since 1994.
Since 2004, James has volunteered as a Guardian ad Litem, advocating for abused and neglected children in the Florida court system. He was a finalist for the Glenn J. Winuk Humanitarian Award for his work as a Guardian ad Litem.
In his free time, James enjoys sports, reading history, home improvement projects, and living vicariously through his three children.
Awards & Recognitions
•Finalist for Glenn J. Winuk Humanitarian Award
James's approach to workers comp cases
James A. Kole is an attorney in the Tallahassee office of Morgan & Morgan. His practice is devoted to representing injured workers in Florida workers' compensation cases. James graduated cum laude in three years with three majors in Political Science, History, and Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1990 and graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School in…
The kind of cases James takes
James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for workers comp matters in Tallahassee and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN J.D.
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Miami University, Oxford, OH B. A.
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Jurisdictions
James's state bar admissions
Florida U.S. Distric
1993 · ACTIVE
James studied at — in Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN J.D. and — in Miami University, Oxford, OH B. A..
Law school and academic background
James completed — in Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN J.D. and — in Miami University, Oxford, OH B. A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
James's professional memberships and bar associations
Membership •US District Court, Northern District of Florida •US District Court, Middle District of Florida
membership
Locations
James Kole's office in Tallahassee
James's primary office is at 313 North Monroe Street, Suite 401, Tallahassee, FL, 32301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Morgan & Morgan
313 North Monroe Street, Suite 401
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Client reviews of James Kole — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of James. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing workers comp attorneys in Tallahassee.
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How to hire James Kole — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a workers comp attorney in Tallahassee, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many workers comp matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for James
James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every workers comp matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many workers comp practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about James Kole
How much does it cost to hire James for a workers comp case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does James offer a free consultation?
James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do workers comp cases in Florida typically take?
Simple workers comp matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can James take my case if I'm outside Tallahassee?
James is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with James?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is James accepting new workers comp clients right now?
James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Workers Comp attorneys serving Tallahassee, Miami and Tampa in Florida
James handles workers comp matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified workers comp attorneys in that community.
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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