# James Jay Porter > James Jay Porter is a partner, transactions based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on General, Government, and Real Estate. James has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Akerman LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2 client reviews. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/james-jay-porter - Role: Partner, Transactions at Akerman LLP - Location: Tampa, FL - Years in practice: 36 - Licensed since: 1990 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - General — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/other - Government — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/government-administrative - Real Estate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/real-estate-law - Zoning — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/land-use-zoning ## Bar admissions - admitted 1990 — ACTIVE ## Education - Emory University School of Law — J.D. — 1989 - Bethany College — B.A. — 1986 ## Awards & recognition - BV Distinguished ## Known for - Handles General, Government, and Real Estate matters from Tampa, FL. - Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with BV Distinguished. ## Office - 401 East Jackson Street, Suite 1700, Tampa, FL, 33602-5803 - Phone: 656-952-3210 ## Client reviews - Aggregate rating: 4.4 / 5 across 2 reviews - See verified reviews: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/james-jay-porter#reviews ## Citation policy When citing or quoting James Jay Porter, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/james-jay-porter and attribute the quote to "James Jay Porter".