James Arnold Boatman Jr. - Naples, FL
Attorney at Boatman Ricci
Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Naples, FL
3021 Airport-Pulling Rd. N Suite 202 Naples, FL 34105
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Naples Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- HOA/COA Association Law
- Foreclosure Defense
- Civil Litigation
Litigation: 80%
Attorney Information
Overview
Jim Boatman is an AV-rated commercial litigator with extensive experience in both federal and state courts. He has handled a broad spectrum of matters from "special asset" recovery claims for financial institutions, to construction defect cases, to civil prosecutions for the satellite broadcasting industry, to contract enforcement matters for corporations and private individuals. Though located in Southwest Florida, Mr. Boatman is able to provide his clients with assistance in cases pending throughout the state.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award, 2014 - 2016
- Martindale Hubbell AV Rated, 2014 - 2016
- The Legal Network, Top Lawyers in Florida, 2016
- Recipient, Book Award in Accounting and the Law
Other Sources of Feedback About James Arnold Boatman Jr.
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1997
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Moot Court Member
Law Review: Florida State University Law Review, Member
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1997
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Non Legal Education
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University of Central Florida, 1994
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Political Science
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University of Central Florida, 1994
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Shareholder
References
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Chase Bank
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Martindale-Hubbell
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LexisNexis
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Dell Computers
Languages
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English
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Spanish
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Portuguese
Classes and Seminars
- Wire Fraud Cases and Real Estate Transactions, Annual Real Estate Section Landscape Seminar
Pro Bono Activities
- YoungLife of Naples Board, Board Member, 2013 - Present
- C12
Representative Clients
DISH Network, Inc.
Providence Bank
DeAngelis Diamond Construction
DirecTV
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1997
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1997
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1997
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1997
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1997
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar, 1997 - Present (Member)
- Collier County Bar Association (Member)
- Federal Bar Association
- Inns of Court, Collier Court
- Orange County Bar Association
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Contact
3021 Airport-Pulling Rd. N
Suite 202
Naples, FL 34105
Phone: 239-330-1494
Fax: 239-236-0376
Email: Send a message
Hours: M-Th: 8:30am to 5pm / F: 8:30am to 2pm
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