Jim Cusack is considered one of the top attorneys in Miami. With almost 30 years of experience he specializes in most major areas of litigation including maritime, franchise, personal injury, medical malpractice, labor and employment issues, and criminal defense. His offices are in Coral Gables but he represents clients throughout Florida and nationally.
Experience
1999- present
Law Offices of James W. Cusack, P.A..
Major areas of litigation practice: maritime, franchise, personal injury, medical malpractice, labor and employment, and criminal defense.
1996-1999
Ferrell Schultz Carter and Fertel, P.A., Miami, Florida.
Responsible for representing individuals and corporations in complex civil litigation and criminal defense in state and federal courts. Major areas of practice: commercial litigation, trust and probate litigation, labor and employment law, and criminal defense.
1992-1996
Assistant State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County State Attorney’s Office, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Trial experience includes prosecution of over 60 jury trials as an Assistant State Attorney. Investigated, filed, and successfully prosecuted individuals for attempted first degree murder, trafficking in cocaine, armed robbery, strong armed robbery, manslaughter, kidnapping, fraud aggravated battery, grand theft and DUI. Recognized as the Top Career Criminal Prosecutor in the Felony Trial Unit, January 1996.
1991-1992
Dade County State Attorney’s Office, Miami, Florida.
Certified Legal Intern, 11th Judicial Circuit. Prosecuted Juvenile cases as an Intern with the State Attorney’s Office in Dade County, handling depositions, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
Education
St. Thomas University College of Law, Miami, Florida
Juris Doctorate degree, 1992.
Florida State College of Law, oxford, england
Comparative Law Program at Oxford University, Summer 1990.
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of the Arts, Economics, 1988.
Professional Affiliations
Over the years Jim has forged bonds with investigators, accountants, and experts in order to address a wide variety of client needs.
Jim has worked closely with Investigator Wayne Black and his group for over 20 years. Together they have successfully resolved dozens of cases over the years. Wayne and his team are experienced and proactive. These talented investigators keep our clients well informed at all stages of any investigation. Our clients also have the benefit of being well ahead of the government, or those on the other side of their case.
See more at: www.wayneblack.com
Certifications
The Florida Bar, 1992
The United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1996
The United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1997
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1997, Florida
Admiralty Trial Lawyers Association