Douglas Nelson Burnett

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St. Johns Law Group
  • Real Estate Law, Business Law, Construction Law
  • Florida
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Hillary Mesa
Hillary Mesa May 6, 2025
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Doug is a 10/10 lawyer for all the reasons stated above. He is a great advocate, mentor, boss and friend. He brings his passion for the law into all aspects of his career from advocating for clients in the courtroom to leading our firm in a continued positive direction.
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Biography

Douglas Burnett is the founder of St. Augustine's Largest Law Firm, which includes more than 10 attorneys. At St. Johns Law Group, Mr. Burnett focuses on real estate law and engages in complex litigation. Throughout his career, he has represented various local governments and has substantial experience in land development and zoning.

Mr. Burnett manages the firm's real estate closing department. His priorities include drafting contracts, amendments, escrow agreements, closing documents, loan documents, post-closing agreements, and leases. Additionally, Mr. Burnett handles complex litigation cases involving construction defects, disputes within HOA and Condo associations, and property litigation.

As the decisionmaker, Mr. Burnett also serve as a daily resource for other attorneys in our firm, sharing knowledge and insights. His background includes extensive representation of land developers, including national homebuilders, which supports an active practice in land development and zoning. Also, his experience extends to serving as former real estate and contract attorney for a major medical company.

In terms of trial experience, Mr. Burnett has first-chaired over thirty jury trials and numerous non-jury trials, along with mediation and arbitration sessions. His representation spans across owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals. This diverse background allows Mr. Burnett to handle a wide range of legal challenges.

Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Additional Practice Area
  • General Civil
Fees
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Languages
  • Vietnamese: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Shareholder
Rogers Towers
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President
St. Johns County Bar Association
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Education
Widener University School of Law
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Professional Associations
Florida State Bar  # 146234
Member
- Current
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Website
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Contact & Map
St. Johns Law Group
104 Sea Grove Main Street
St Augustine, FL 32080
US
Telephone: (904) 495-0400
Cell: (904) 687-9126
Fax: (904) 495-0506