Welaka

The Welaka lawyers at Douglas Law Firm are experienced professionals who have been serving clients throughout the region for decades. As local community members, we are dedicated to helping our neighbors with a wide range of legal issues during their times of need.

Welaka, Florida, is a charming town located along the western bank of the St. Johns River. In the late 1800s, Welaka became known as a popular fishing and vacation destination due to its proximity to the river. The town was officially incorporated in 1925. Today, Welaka is a quiet, friendly community with a focus on outdoor activities, known for its natural beauty and historic charm.

At Douglas Law Firm, we take pride in assisting clients in Welaka and across the region with various legal matters. Our lawyers have a proven track record of success in family, criminal, personal injury, and estate law cases. We take the time to connect with each client to fully understand their situation and develop a strategy tailored to their unique goals and needs.

How Our Welaka Law Firm Can Help You

Our team of seasoned lawyers provides vital assistance in many legal areas. Our primary areas of practice include:

Family Law: Whether you are considering a divorce or dealing with related issues, like alimony, child support, or child custody/visitation, our lawyers work diligently to resolve these cases with compassion and in a timely manner.
Criminal Defense: A criminal conviction can have a life-changing impact, both on the accused individual as well as his or her family. Our criminal defense attorney will fight these charges head-on to pursue the best positive result for our client. Whether you have been charged with a crime or are under investigation, our Firm can guide you every step of the way.
Personal Injury: From slip and fall accidents and car crashes to medical malpractice cases, our personal injury attorneys help people get back on their feet with full compensation available under the law.
Estate Planning & Probate: There are several valuable legal tools that help people plan for the future. Our attorneys assist clients with Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxies, and much more. Through experienced estate planning, we aim to ease the burden off you and your family during complicated times and give you the confidence of knowing your assets are secure in the future.

No matter what type of legal assistance you may need, our lawyers are here to guide you through the legal process with experience, compassion, and the personal attention your case deserves.

Douglas Law Firm Is Here for You

At Douglas Law Firm, our Welaka lawyers combine decades of legal experience to provide comprehensive counsel to the people we represent.

If you are seeking legal advice in Welaka or throughout Putnam, Clay, Alachua, Duval, Flagler, Marion, or St. Johns County, our law firm can help. To request a confidential consultation at any of our offices, including Welaka, Keystone Heights, Jacksonville, Ocala, Palatka, or St. Augustine, contact us contact us online or call 800-705-5457.

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Top 3 Things to Know If You Are in a Motor Vehicle Accident

Top 3 Things to Know If You Are in a Motor Vehicle Accident:

1. Be covered

Before you get behind the wheel, make sure you are covered! Vehicles with a Florida registration are only required by Florida Law to have a minimum of $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection AND a minimum of $10,000 in property damage liability coverage.

2. Document

In the event you are in a motor vehicle accident, document everything. If you are able, move your car off the road and onto the shoulder, and dial 911 to report an accident.

3. Seek Medical Treatment

You may recognize that you have an injury right away. If you or your passengers are injured, wait for emergency personnel to arrive, and treat you appropriately.

Two Buyers, One Property – Who owns it?

If John goes to Title Company A and signs a Deed conveying his property to Buyer 1 at 9:00 am (and gets his check); then John goes to Title Company B and signs a Deed conveying the SAME property to Buyer 2 at 10:00 am (and gets another check); then at 11:00 am Title Company A records the Deed to Buyer 1; then at 12:00 pm Title Company B records the Deed to Buyer 2 . . . We know John is a crook; but . . . when the dust settles — who owns the property? Buyer 1 or Buyer 2?

Palatka Office Helping the Revitalization of Downtown Palatka!

"Palatka has seen the lowest of the lows and the highest of the highs... After a hiatus of the last 10 years - change is coming to Palatka." ~ Charlie Douglas, owner of Douglas Law Firm and the 100 Block Building.

New Year’s Resolution: Protect Your Assets with Estate Plans

While asset protection includes safeguarding your finances in the event of a foreclosure, bankruptcy filing, or civil lawsuit, it also entails placing your assets in the proper legal format so as to avoid hefty estate taxes and protect your heirs from having to pay exorbitant inheritance taxes. A proper estate plan takes into account the disposition of your assets upon your death and has as its goal the protection of your assets against devaluation by the estate and inheritance taxes, as well as protecting your assets against creditors.