Practice areas: Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2009
Education: Georgetown University Law Center
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Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A.
100 South Ashley DriveSuite 300
Tampa, FL 33602 Visit website
James J. Wimsatt, an associate attorney at Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A., located in Tampa, Florida, provides comprehensive legal guidance and counsel to clients throughout the state. His practice focuses on various facets of family law, including but not limited to:
· Paternity
· Domestic violence
· Injunctions
· Alternative dispute resolutions
· Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
· Modifications
· Divorce
· Collaborative divorce
· High-asset divorce
· Pre-divorce planning
· Property division/equitable distribution
· Alimony
· Mediation
· Child custody
· Child support
· Business valuation
· Division of property
· Relocation
· Hidden assets
· LGBTQ matters
Mr. Wimsatt, a 2003 graduate of Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., holds a bachelor's degree in international relations and Spanish from Rutgers University (2000). He is licensed to practice law in Florida (2009), Maryland (2003), the District of Columbia (2009), the Supreme Court of the United States, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
During his tenure in law school, the fundamental concept of aiding individuals took precedence, leading Mr. Wimsatt to focus on family law. He perceived this field as an avenue where he could contribute with the utmost integrity, responsiveness and professionalism. In his practice of family law, he recognizes that his clients often navigate through the most challenging periods in their lives. He firmly believes that maintaining absolute honesty with clients is indispensable.
Outside his law practice, Mr. Wimsatt is an active member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, The Stann Givens Family Law Inn of Tampa and the Westchase Community Association. Acknowledged with an "Excellent" rating on Avvo, he upholds a peer-review rating of AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family Law, Alternative Dispute ResolutionFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements
- 90% Family Law
- 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
First Admitted: 2003, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://www.harrishuntderr.com/team/james-j-wimsatt/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida
- Westchase Community Development District - Board of Supervisors
- Stann Givens Inn of Court
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- Supreme Court of the United States
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Educational Background
- Centre College, Bachelor of Arts in International Relations & Spanish, 2000
Office location for James J. Wimsatt
100 South Ashley Drive
Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-223-5421
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