James Orchard is an Associate Attorney at the Tampa office of Allen Norton & Blue. His practice area includes all aspects of employment and labor law.

James earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 2025. James also earned his MBA from Stetson University during his time in law school. He graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Finance, magna cum laude, in 2022.

In undergrad, James worked for a Member of the Florida House of Representatives, where he learned valuable knowledge about the legal process. At Stetson, James served as a Stetson Ambassador and in the Student Bar Association, where he was a one-time Co-Chair of the Barrister’s Ball Committee. While clerking at firms in law school, he gained experience in the areas of insurance defense as well as trusts and estates.

Out of the office, James is an avid reader and enjoys spending time outside, preferably near any body of water.