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James L Bowdish
Shareholder
| E-mail: | JLSB@crarybuchanan.com |
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| Location: | Stuart |
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| Practice Areas: | Litigation |
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| Law School: | Stetson University College of Law |
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| Certifications: | Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Arbitrator |
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Biography: James L.S. Bowdish is a senior member of the firm. Jim practices primarily in general civil litigation in federal and Florida courts, including contract litigation, employment litigation, trust and probate litigation, real property and title insurance litigation, mortgage foreclosure and creditor's litigation, construction and mechanics lien litigation, hospital law litigation (including extensive experience in medical staff privileges matters), personal injury litigation (both defense and plaintiff), insurance defense litigation, and professional liability litigation involving accountants and engineers. He also has handled numerous appeals primarily to the Fourth District Court of Appeal. He is experienced and active in various alternate dispute resolution work including work as a Certified Circuit Court Mediator and Arbitrator and serves also as a neutral arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.
Jim earned his B.A., Cum Laude, in 1966 from Wake Forest University. He was awarded a J.D., Cum Laude, in 1969 from Stetson University College of Law.
Jim is board certified by the Florida Bar in the area of Civil Trial Law and is "AV" rated by Martindale Hubbell.
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar, 1969 - present
- United States Court of Military Appeals (1969)
- United States Supreme Court (1973)
- United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, including Trial Bar (1976)
- United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
- United States Courts of Appeal, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
- Martin County Bar Association (President, 1985-86)
- Judicial Liaison Committee (Past Chairman)
- Committee on Judicial Polls and Evaluation (Past Chairman)
- Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (Appointed twice by Gov. Bush, 2001-2002; 2003-2007)
- Florida Super Lawyer, 2006, 2007 and 2008
Alternative Dispute Resolution Qualifications
Mediation: American Arbitration Association Mediation Course (1994); Florida Certified Circuit and County Court Mediator (1995); Participation as an advocate in numerous mediations in Circuit Court cases since mid-1980s.
Arbitration: Certified Florida Circuit Court Arbitrator (1996); Member of Panel of Neutral Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association
Civic and Community Service
- St. Mary's Episcopal Church (Past Vestryman and Senior Warden)
- Stuart Kiwanis Club (Member since 1973)
- Stuart Rod and Reel Club (Past President)
- United Way of Martin County (Past President for two terms)
Military Background
1969-1973 Captain, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps; participated as Chief Military Defense Counsel in first of My Lai Massacre courts-martial cases to be tried in 1970; participated as defense counsel, and later prosecutor in numerous Special and General Courts Martial over a three year period; concluded military service as Chief of Military Justice, 1st Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, Texas; honorable discharge (1973).
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