Jim Helinger, Jr.
Jim has over 50 years of experience in eminent domain, condemnation and inverse condemnation. He began his practice representing the Florida Department of Transportation and Pinellas County as its Chief Assistant County Attorney. Jim, a former Chief Assistant County Attorney for Pinellas County, had dedicated his career in private practice to representing property and business owners statewide
MEMBER
The Florida Bar
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
The Florida Bar Eminent Domain Committee
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – Lifetime Member
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc.
St. Petersburg Bar Association
EDUCATION
Stetson University College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.) 1972
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 1969
CERTIFICATIONS & HONORS
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Phi Delta Phi
“AV” rated by Martindale Hubbell
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America
Recognized in The Best Attorneys in Florida
Tampa Bay’s Top Lawyers – Peer Rated, 2008 – present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – Lifetime Member
Florida Super Lawyers
Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Nationally Recognized Lecturer on Eminent Domain, Inverse Condemnation and Trial Tactics
