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Boatman, James Arnold Jr.

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®
  • 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

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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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

  • Legal Education

    • 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
  • Non Legal Education

    • University of Central Florida, 1994
      B.A.
      Honors: cum laude
      Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Managing Shareholder

References

  • Chase Bank
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • LexisNexis
  • Dell Computers

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • 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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Naples, FL

3021 Airport-Pulling Rd. N
Suite 202
Naples, FL 34105

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Phone: 239-330-1494

Fax: 239-236-0376

Email: Send a message

Hours: M-Th: 8:30am to 5pm / F: 8:30am to 2pm

  • Credit Cards Accepted

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