How much does it cost to hire James for a general 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 general attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.

How long do general cases in Florida typically take?

Simple general 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 general clients right now?

James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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James G. Biggart II, General Attorney in Tallahassee, Florida

focused on General, Personal Injury, and Product Liability · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

AttorneyatMorgan & Morgan

Tallahassee, FL

Trusted general attorney serving Tallahassee.

5.0 ★: 1 client review

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James G. Biggart II is an attorney based in Tallahassee, FL. The practice focuses on General, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Tallahassee, FL
Experience: attorney
Known for: General · Personal Injury · Product Liability

Handles General, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Tallahassee, FL.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters James takes on

James concentrates on general, personal injury, product liability, securities, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Tallahassee, Florida

James takes general 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.

Personal Injury cases in Tallahassee, Florida

James takes personal injury 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.

Product Liability cases in Tallahassee, Florida

James takes product liability 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.

Securities cases in Tallahassee, Florida

James takes securities 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.

Slip & Fall cases in Tallahassee, Florida

James takes slip & fall 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 G. Biggart II — general lawyer in Tallahassee

Jim Biggart makes it a priority to ensure that every client is represented like he would want his own family member represented.

Jim Biggart is the managing partner of Morgan & Morgan’s offices in Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With nearly 30 years of experience in the courtroom, Jim has collected jury verdicts and settlements totaling over a hundred million dollars for his catastrophically injured clients in cases involving serious automobile collisions, wrongful death, trucking accidents, and other personal injury cases. His extensive trial experience has resulted in recent verdicts that include $1.5 million (ATV rollover); $1.4 million (UM auto); $1.9 million (slip and fall); $1.1 million (slip and fall); $786,000 (motor vehicle crash); $600,000 (dog bite); and numerous multi-million-dollar settlements for his deserving clients, $3.5 million (bus accident); $3.5 (million trucking wrongful death); $4 million (auto wrongful death).

Jim brings all of his legal experience and passion for his clients to help people who are dealing with the unexpected and unnatural death and injury of their closest loved ones. Jim knows that his clients are often experiencing some of the worst times of their lives and he makes it a priority to ensure that every client is represented like he would want his own family member represented. His relentless pursuit of justice on behalf of his clients is what makes Jim stand out in the legal community.

Jim’s legal career began in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps at Naval Base Charleston, South Carolina, where he represented Naval commanders as Trial Counsel in courts martial proceedings and administrative hearings. Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan, Jim was the managing partner of the Tallahassee office of a statewide litigation firm. Since joining Morgan & Morgan, Jim has opened and managed three of the firm’s offices in Florida and South Carolina.

Jim received his BA from the University of Florida and his JD from the University of Louisville. He studied at Oxford University in undergrad and law school. Jim is admitted to the Florida Bar and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle District and Northern District of Florida.

Jim and his wife, Stacy, are the proud parents of four boys, Cameron, Jackson, Nathan and Alex. He loves saltwater fly fishing in the lowcountry and is an enthusiastic, although often, middle-of-the-pack long distance runner.

Awards & Recognitions

•American Board of Trial Advocates, Member
•AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
•Florida Super Lawyers, 2008-Present
•The Best Lawyers in America, 2012-Present
•Florida Legal Elite 2012-Present

Recent Wins

Law, Quinton v. Parlapiano, Alan
$5,700,000
Car Accident
2025

Private Settlement
$5,000,000
Car Accident
2023

Private Settlement
$4,000,000
Wrongful Death
2022

Private Settlement
$3,500,000
Personal Injury
2022

Private Settlement
$3,500,000
Trucking Accident
2021

Confidential
$2,375,000
Slip and Fall

Van Tuin, Willem vs. State Farm (UM)
$1,432,806
Car Accident
2023

Private Verdict Against State Farm
$1,400,000
Car Accident
2022

Stephanie Kemp v. Capital Regional Medical Center
$1,100,000
Slip and Fall
2019

Private Settlement
$975,000
Car Accident
2017

Haugen, Doug v. City of Gainesville
$765,000
Slip and Fall
2022

Sarah Crawford v. U.S. Department of the Interior
$749,911
Car Accident
2020

Bellflower v. Bowden
$600,000
Dog Bite
2015

Confidential
$500,000
Car Accident
2020

Johnson v. Leon County School Board
$415,943
Car Accident
2017

Confidential
$350,000
Slip and Fall
2020

Williams, Annette v. City of Gainesville
$134,507
Car Accident
2021

Armstrong v. Gulf County Sheriff's Office
$121,720
Car Accident
2018

Joann Davis v. Marion Little
$56,800
Car Accident
2017

James's approach to general cases

Jim Biggart makes it a priority to ensure that every client is represented like he would want his own family member represented. Jim Biggart is the managing partner of Morgan & Morgan’s offices in Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With nearly 30 years of experience in the courtroom, Jim has collected jury verdicts and settlements totaling over a hundred million dollars for…

The kind of cases James takes

James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, personal injury, and product liability matters in Tallahassee and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
J.D. Frederic · 1993
University of Florida
B.A. Oxford · 1990

James studied at J.D. Frederic in University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and B.A. Oxford in University of Florida.

Law school and academic background

James completed J.D. Frederic in University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and B.A. Oxford in University of Florida. 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.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

James has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

James's professional memberships and bar associations

Memberships •Florida State Courts •U
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Locations

James G. Biggart II'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.

Main office

Morgan & Morgan

313 North Monroe Street, Suite 401

Tallahassee, FL 32301

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Client feedback

Client reviews of James G. Biggart II — 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 general attorneys in Tallahassee.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire James G. Biggart II — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new general 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 general attorney in Tallahassee, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 general practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general 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 general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about James G. Biggart II

How much does it cost to hire James for a general 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 general attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Florida typically take?
Simple general 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 general 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

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