Guidant Legal Solutions, PLLC is a specialized legal firm offering alternative dispute resolution and outside general counsel services, distinguished by the extensive and diverse experience of its principal attorney, Jim Shea. With over thirty years in the legal field, including roles as a Chief Legal Officer and Chief Risk Officer for high-growth companies, the firm provides strategic guidance to help clients navigate complex legal and business challenges efficiently.
The firm’s approach is informed by Jim Shea’s unique background representing both plaintiffs and defendants across a wide range of practice areas, as well as his hands-on experience in corporate leadership for Inc. 5000-recognized companies. This dual perspective allows Guidant to offer practical, risk-aware counsel tailored to entrepreneurs, businesses, and individuals seeking cost-effective solutions to disputes or ongoing legal management. Jim is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and an approved Alabama Dispute Resolution Center Mediator, ensuring professional and accredited mediation services.
Services Offered
- Mediation service
- Arbitration services
- Umpire services
- Fractional outside general counsel services
- Outside general counsel services
- Business legal counsel
- Risk management and assessment
- Insurance and claims guidance
- HR department oversight counsel
- Civil rights legal representation
- Tort case representation
- Employment law services
- Construction law services
- Appellate advocacy in state and federal courts
Guidant Legal Solutions serves clients in Florida and Alabama, with physical offices in Pensacola and St. Petersburg, and is capable of conducting mediations and consultations via Zoom. Jim Shea’s background includes significant work in telecommunications, fiber optics, IoT, and Smart City projects, making the firm especially suited for technology-driven and innovative businesses.
