About James Green

James K. Green is a lawyer based in West Palm Beach focusing on complex federal and civil litigation, land use, constitutional law, civil and human rights, and class actions.

Mr. Green has been practicing law for more than 45 years, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, and all state and federal courts in Florida and the District of Columbia.

He has argued numerous major civil rights cases throughout his career and has been a leader in the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, serving as its Legal Director from 1987-1992 and its President from 1993-1996.

He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Antioch College School of Law.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

President, American Civil Liberties Union of Florida. (1993-1996).

Legal Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Florida. (1987‑1992).

Nelson Poynter Civil Liberties Award, presented by the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Florida (1997).

Honors Recipient, President’s Pro Bono Service Award, The Florida Bar (1990).

William Reece Smith, Jr. Public Service Award, presented by Stetson University College of Law (1991).

Member, Bicentennial Constitutional Commemorative Committee (1986).

Chairperson, Charter Review Commission, City of West Palm Beach (1992).

ACLU Legal Award, presented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Central Florida Chapter (1992).

Board of Directors, Haitian‑American Community Center, Inc. (1984‑1987).

President, Palm Beach Rowing Association, Inc. (1980‑1982).