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James E. Felman represents clients in Tampa, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About James E. Felman
James E. Felman has concentrated his practice of law in the defense of complex criminal matters and related civil litigation for over 30 years. Mr. Felman represents clients in federal and state matters in every phase of the criminal process -- investigation, trial, sentencing, appeal, and post-conviction proceedings. He has represented clients in a wide range of matters, including allegations of bank fraud, health care fraud, mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, public corruption, environmental crimes, antitrust violations, synthetic/illegal drugs, illegal gambling, child abuse/ pornography, and murder.
Mr. Felman has also devoted a significant portion of his professional efforts to legal reform and policy work. He has testified on an array of topics before the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and Sentencing Commission, and frequently writes and speaks on criminal justice policy issues. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and serves as Chair of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Task Force on First Step Act Implementation. He also serves as Chair of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section’s Task Force on First Step Act Implementation. He is a Past Chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association and is the ABA’s Past Liaison to the United States Sentencing Commission. He was a founding member of the Steering Committee of Clemency Project 2014 and is former Co-Chair of the Practitioners’ Advisory Group to the United States Sentencing Commission.
Mr. Felman is a graduate of Wake Forest University, B.A. cum laude, 1984, and Duke University, M.A. Phil. and J.D. with high honors (Order of the Coif), 1987. Following law school, he was a law clerk to Judge Theodore McMillian of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Credentials
Education
Duke University
JD · 1987
Duke University
MA Phil. · 1987
Wake Forest University
BA · 1984
Jurisdictions
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Florida, The Florida
1988 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Tampa)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Tampa)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Tampa)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Tampa)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Tampa)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Tampa)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Tampa)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Tampa)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Tampa)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Tampa)
2012
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Tampa)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Appeals
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Investigations
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Drug Offenses
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Grand Jury
2026
Best Lawyers in America — State and Federal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Vehicular Manslaughter
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Violent and Nonviolent Crimes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Marcelino "Bubba" Huerta III Award for Pro Bono Service and the Pursuit of Equal Justice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — George C. Carr Memorial Award for Excellance in Federal Practice
2026
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Kynes, Markman & Felman PA
100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 1450
Tampa, Florida 33602
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What areas of law does James E. Felman practice?
James E. Felman focuses on Appellate, Criminal Defense, Litigation, and White Collar.
Where is James E. Felman located?
James E. Felman primarily serves clients in Tampa, Florida, with an office at 100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 1450.
How experienced is James E. Felman?
James E. Felman has 38 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1988.
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