James Mooney

Attorney

James is a trial lawyer experienced in representing businesses and individuals in commercial disputes. He has litigated cases involving business torts, contract disputes, securities laws, business dissolutions, non-compete agreements, and intellectual property issues.

Education

University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, 2014
- Order of the Coif
Florida State University, B.S., Cum Laude, 2011
- Majors: Accounting and Finance

Awards and Recognition

Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star 2020 to present

Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
All Florida state courts

Representative Cases

Defended estate planner against licensure revocation action brought by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.
Obtained jury verdict in favor of securities broker-dealer on theft of trade secrets claims after a week-long federal jury trial.
Obtained defense judgment in favor of debtor after bench trial, defeating significant six-figure commercial debt claim.
Defended breach of fiduciary duty and breach of trust claim through federal bench trial, which was confidentially settled prior to judgment.
Obtained defense judgment on plaintiff’s civil theft claims and counterclaim judgment in favor of client after bench trial.
Enforced non-competition agreement in favor of business purchaser after seller began competing in the same industry.

Professional & Community Involvement

Hillsborough County Bar Leadership Institute Class of 2018
Regularly involved in Metropolitan Ministries Project HELP