James Giardina | Tampa Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer
James Salvatore Giardina 
Bankruptcy & Debt, Collection, Credit & Debt, Consumer Protection, Accident & Injury
http://www.consumerrightslawgroup.com
- Law Office: Consumer Rights Law Group
- Tampa Law Firms
- Law School: University at Buffalo Law School, SUNY, JD 2003
- Status: In Good Standing
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3210 W Cypress St Tampa 33607 US
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Mr. Giardina has been practicing for nearly a decade, and has extensive courtroom experience in both state and Federal Courts. Mr. Giardina graduated from the State University of New York, and is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Consumer Advocates. Mr. Giardina is admitted to practice in all State Courts in New York and Florida, as well as several Federal Courts, including the District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Western District of New York and the Middle District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | The Consumer Rights Law Group | Present | |
| Attorney | Giardina Law, P.A. | Present | |
| Attorney | Asset Acceptance LLC | 2003-2005 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University at Buffalo Law School, SUNY | JD | Law School | 2003 |
| State University Of New York At Buffalo | Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| New York | 2005 |
| Florida | 2004 |
Associations
- Better Business Bureau | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York | Member | 2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York | Member | 2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of New York | Member | 2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Member | 2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Admitted member | 2012 - Present
Tampa Bay American Inn of Court | Barrister | 2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law Committee | Committee Member | 2012 - Present
United States Supreme Court | Admitted Member | 2011 - Present
Honors & Awards
- Tampa's Top Rated Lawyers | Legal Leaders Magazine| 2015
Tampa's Top Rated Lawyers | Legal Leaders| 2015
Pro Bono Service Award | 13th Circuit Pro Bono Committee | 2015
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015
Cases
• Worldwide Asset Purchasing v. Consumer, 17 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 1248a (Sept. 14, 2010) (granting consumer’s request for attorney’s fees incurred defending against claim for unpaid credit card charges after argument that even though Arizona law, which controlled the action, did not provide for reciprocal attorney’s fees, strong public policy of consumer protection supports application of Florida law.).
• Unifund CCR Partners v. Consumer, 18 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 94b (Aug. 6, 2010) (award of $8,607.50 for successful defense of debt collectors action seeking $249 in unpaid credit card debt.)
• Unifund CCR Partners v. Consumer, 18 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 479a (March 4, 2011) (granting consumer’s request for attorney’s fees incurred defending against claim for unpaid credit card charges).
• Equable Assent Financial, LLC v. Consumer, Pasco County Case No: 51-2011-SC-1171-WS, Granting Consumer’s Motion to dismiss a complaint to collect a debt for a credit card.
• Consumer v. Superior Recovery Services, 18 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 485a (Mar. 1, 2011) (awarding plaintiff-debtor $5,380.99 for defendant’s violations of the Florida Consumer Collection Practice Act).
• Consumer v. Smith, Dean & Associates, Inc., Hillsborough County Case No: 10-CC-26799, Granting Judgment in favor of consumer for $31,950.00 based on Collector’s illegal Collection attempts.
• Consumer v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, No. 8:10-cv-2399-T-26TGW, 2011 WL 223870 (M.D. Fla. Jan. 24, 2011) (denying defendant-debt collector’s motion to dismiss plaintiff-debtor’s TCPA claims on grounds that TCPA only applies to telemarketers and not debt collectors).
• Consumer v. Bank of America, 18 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 684a (denying defendant-debt collector’s motion to dismiss plaintiff-debtor’s FCCPA claim finding that FCCPA applies to any person collecting a debt and denying defendant-debt collector’s request for attorney’s fees finding that FDCPA’s “bad faith” standard applies).
• CACH v. Consumer, 17 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 267a (Dec. 10, 2009) (granting judgment in favor of consumer for successful defense of $39,404.94 arbitration award for unpaid credit card balance.).
• Bank of America v. Consumer, 18 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 487a (Feb. 24, 2011) (granting consumer’s request for attorney’s fees incurred defending against claim for unpaid credit card).
Publications
- The Tampa Tribune | Victims of identity theft need to know their rights | 2015
Office Hours
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| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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FL State Lawyer Additional Information: Committee: Consumer Protection Law Committee Committee Term: 06/30/2016 Firm Size: 2 to 5 NY State Lawyer Additional Information: Judicial Department of Admission: 3 Next Registration: 03/01/2017
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Update Date: 2016-11-01
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