- Bicycle Accidents & Injuries
- Auto Accidents
Jim Dodson
Of Counsel
Biography
Jim is a Florida boy, born and raised in Sanford. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and went on obtain his Juris Doctor from FSU College of Law. Following his education, Jim served four years in the Air Force as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate. He then moved to Clearwater and worked for five years as a prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa, where he worked in the civil division defending medical malpractice cases as an Assistant U.S. Attorney.
Jim left the public sector and joined a Clearwater law firm, where he remained for some 17 years, becoming the firm’s managing partner. In 2001, Jim opened his own firm dedicated to personal injury. Today, he is a personal injury lawyer with a special emphasis representing bicycle accident victims.
Jim and his wife Pam have two adult children and six grandchildren. He stays busy as a cyclist and has a number of other outdoor interests. He is a strong advocate for bicycle safety and has dedicated himself to educating cyclists and the general public regarding bicycle and motor vehicle safety.
Educationand Credentials
Practice Areas
Education
- Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
- Bachelor of Arts – 1969
- Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, FL
- Juris Doctor – 1972
Bar Admissions
- Florida – 1973
Honors & Recognitions
- Florida Super Lawyer
- Voted Tampa Bay’s Top-Rated Lawyers
- AV-Rated “Preeminent” for ethics and legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell
- Awarded a 10.0 Superb rating from AVVO, a lawyer rating source
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member
Professional Associations & Experience
- Former Assistant State Attorney
- Former Assistant United States Attorney
- Mid County Bar Association, President
- American Association for Justice, member
- Florida Justice Association, member
- Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, member
- The Florida Bar, member
- Clearwater Bar Association, member
- Petersburg Bar Association, member
Community Activities & Memberships
- Suncoast Safety Council, Board of Directors
- Member of the Board of Directors for Isaiah’s Inn
- Former Chairman of the MADD Pinellas County Advisory Board
- Young Life Organization, Ministry Field Sponsor
- Member of Pastoral Council, St. Justin Martyr
- Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Fellowship
- Jim Dodson Law’s “Cars for Moms”
- Tour de Cure Cycling to benefit American Diabetes Research
- Walk Like MADD Sponsor
- “Share the Road” Initiative with Largo Police Department
- Member of Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST)
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