Biography
James M. Kelemen, Esq. is a Junior Partner in the Boca Raton office. He is a member of the General Liability team. Prior to the joining the firm, James worked for several respected law firms where he focused his practice on policy limit demands and tenders, dram shop, premises liability, negligent security and wrongful death cases. He has also handled automobile negligence, commercial trucking and property damage cases.
James obtained a Bachelor of Science from Georgian Court University graduating summa cum laude (2002). He was a member of the Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society in Business Administration. James spent nearly a decade in business gaining experience in accounting and management before returning to law school. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Barry University School of Law (2011). While in law school, James was awarded the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Student of the Year 2011. James published an article “Know the Hidden Dangers in Hot Tubs” in the Safety Report – Summer 2011 Edition.
James is admitted in Florida (2012). He is admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (2020).
Practice Areas
Practice Areas
- Auto & Fleet Liability
- General Liability
- Liquor Liability
- Negligent Security
- Premises Liability
- Time & Policy Limit Demands and Tenders
- Trucking Liability
Experience
Awards & Honors
- Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society in Business Administration
- Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Student of the Year 2011
Bar/Court Admission
- 2012, Florida
- 2020, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Education
- Georgian Court University, B.S., summa cum laude, 2002
- Barry University School of Law, J.D., 2011
Professional/Civil Memberships
- Florida Bar Association
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
Industries Represented
- Office Product Retail Store
- Home Improvement Retailers
- Retail Specialty Stores
- Supermarket Chains
- Suppliers
- Hotels
- Shopping Malls and Centers
- Restaurants
- Manufacturers
- Product Distributors
- Insurance Companies
- Third-Party Administrators for Claims Management and Risk
- Public and Governmental Entities; Insurance Companies
- Commercial and Residential Landlords
- Property Managers
Presentations
Presentations and Speaking Engagements