Douglas Law Firm is a full-service Florida law firm that represents clients throughout Putnam County, Clay County, St. Johns County, Duval County, Ocala, and Flagler County. Our lawyers take pride in helping their neighbors in the local community navigate and resolve a wide range of legal issues with reliability and compassion.
With offices in Palatka, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine, we are truly a regional firm. Our lawyers understand the pain and stress that can come with a legal matter, whether it is related to a divorce, child support, a car accident, or criminal prosecution. We combine decades of experience to provide comprehensive legal representation. Our attorneys take pride in a compassionate and personalized approach to legal services. We take the time to understand each client’s unique situation and develop a results-driven strategy designed to meet specific individual needs.
At our law firm, we know that every time we represent a client, we have the opportunity to make a difference. The desire to make a difference drives our lawyers and staff to provide the highest level of legal representation and client service. Whether you need a divorce lawyer for alimony, child custody, or visitation, or you need help with estate planning, criminal defense, or personal injury, we are always focused on doing what is right for you.
Giving Our Clients the Time They Need
At Douglas Law Firm, we are focused on quality, not quantity. We are not looking to handle as many cases as we possibly can; rather, we are focused on giving each case the time and attention necessary to achieve success.
We will carefully explain the steps in your case, the range of possible outcomes, and what we can do to deliver the results our clients want. Our attorneys are flexible and accessible and can meet with you in your home or at your business if that is more convenient for you. You will work directly with our lawyers and can count on receiving personal attention each step of the way.
A Supportive & Compassionate Florida Legal Team
We Are Here to Support Your Family
Whether you are going through a divorce or sorting out related issues of alimony and child custody; family law cases can be stressful and difficult situations for everyone involved.
Our firm is committed to helping the people we represent resolve these matters in a collaborative and mutually respectful manner whenever possible. We have learned over decades of legal practice that these cases are most effectively tackled through negotiated agreement by spouses and parents. We also use mediation and other alternatives to litigate in some cases.
Our lawyers also know that some of these cases can be contentious and require a judge to weigh in. That is why we work diligently to protect our clients’ rights throughout the process.
We Are Here to Defend & Protect
Criminal charges are serious matters that must be handled proactively, whether it is driving under the influence, a property theft accusation, or a felony drug case. A conviction can have significant, life-altering consequences both for the person charged with the crime and his or her family.
At Douglas Law Firm, we aggressively defend clients as early as possible in the process including before charges have even been filed in some cases. We are seasoned criminal defense lawyers who understand how police and prosecutors often approach these cases and know how to build the strongest possible defense for the clients we represent.
We are Here to Help You Heal After a Personal Injury Accident
We represent people injured in a full range of accidents, from a slip and fall in a slick grocery store aisle to a multi-vehicle pileup on a busy highway.
Our experience and success in these cases give clients the confidence to focus on their physical recuperation after an accident, knowing that we are working diligently to get them the money they deserve. We have a strong track record of going up against big insurance companies to ensure our clients are fully compensated for their injuries.
We are Here to Safeguard Your Future
Our firm helps our neighbors in the community utilize a variety of estate planning tools to make decisions about their future. From Trusts and Wills to Probate and Durable Power of Attorney, we handle all things related to estate planning in Florida.
That includes making decisions involving health care directives and other related health decisions now so that you can have the confidence that comes with knowing that a plan is in place if needed. We also assist clients in determining where their assets will go in the event of their death to ensure that decision is not left up to a judge.
Committed to Our Northeast Florida Community
Many of our lawyers have returned to our community after working at law firms in larger cities. We know what Northeast Florida has to offer and we are dedicated to helping Palatka, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville flourish. We devote our time to many worthy organizations, including Haven Hospice, Relay for Life, Putnam First Cancer Fund, St. Augustine YMCA, The ARC, Kiwanis of the Azalea City, and the Boy Scouts of America. Our commitment to our community is matched only by our commitment to our clients. Call toll free at 800-705-5457 or email us to schedule your complimentary initial consultation.
What Our Clients Say
I highly recommend Attorney Charlie Douglas. His integrity, wise council, highly ethical practices and professionalism were imperative to developing our Family Trust and Corporate Review. His excellent communication skills guided and reassured us through each process of development. Mr. Douglas did a superb job building our Family Trust and preparing a comprehensive business review of our company insurance policies and liability exposure. His ability to explain legal issues and provide us with relevant options and professional advice was without rival. He is very responsive, thorough, efficient and works quickly and diligently. Mr. Douglas demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge in a wide range of topics that left us confident in the results. He is personable and easy to talk to and his skills went above and beyond our expectations. I recommend Charlie Douglas and his firm to anyone needing legal counsel.
-Gary Jones
Mr. LoBianco, I thank you for all you have done on my behalf. Your in depth knowledge and experience has been truly beneficial to me. There had been nothing that I have requested that you could not deliver. I am 100% satisfied with the service you have provided. Once again I thank you so very much!
-Michael Age
I am very glad I had heard from a friend about Douglas Law. I was lucky enough to have Chris Lobianco one of their attorneys for me. Chris was smart and sharp. I think I was blessed to have him for my attorney. Chris did a great job and I will recommend him for all my friends.
-Robert Millican
Professional and confident is the vibe from Chris Lobiannco. He stepped in to handle my case for mediation at the last minute and did a wonderful job. We settled and I was pleased. . .
-Marianne Speas
. . . “my attorney always spoke with me directly and kept me informed of any/all communication . . . My overall experience with this firm has been wonderful...from the attorneys, paralegal, billing department, etc. I highly recommend them now and have recommended them in the past. I'm definitely partial to one particular attorney, Chris LoBianco...not only is he a great attorney, he's a great person and quite funny too...really cares about his clients. There aren't many attorneys or firms like Mr. LoBianco . . .
-Kimberley Kennett
Excellent service.
-Ralph Trembly
I am very glad I had heard from a friend about Douglas Law.I was lucky enough to have Chris LobBianco one of their attorneys form. Chris was smart and sharp. I think I was blessed to have him form attorney. Chris did a great job and I will recommend him for all my friends.
-Robert
Chris stepped into my case at the last minute and wrote an noteworthy summary judgement. I believe that helped to get a settlement in my case. He instilled confidence and I am pleased to have had Chris represent me.
-Marianne
Christopher helped me with my paternity case. This case was riddled with uncertainty that required a lot of patience with my case. Christopher also ensured I understood the next step in this process and really took his time to answer all of my questions. He is very knowledgeable and calculated. He took care of all of the headaches and went above in beyond. I would recommend retaining Chris 100x.
-Kara
I would like to take a moment to thank my attorney Mr. Christopher LoBianco. Your experience, in depth knowledge and communication skills were second to none.
-Michael
Chris made sure I was always up to date on the case and even thou we had a tough one we pulled throu and won your the best Chris thanks again for everything.
-Samantha
I really appreciated Chris answering any questions I had in a timely and succinct manner.
-Mark
We were very pleased with christopher lobianco. He was professional, intelligent, and easy to communicate with. My husband and I would hire him again. Also I have and I will continue to refer him to my friends and family.
-Nancy
Chris is awesome! He is very detailed, fights for my son's best interest, and took our case after we found him when he left Owenby Law. We Love Him!!!
-Courtney
I hired Chris to get a restraining order against my ex husband who've I lived in fear of for years. He was able to do what my last lawyer couldn't accomplish years ago.
-KT