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Douglas Nelson Burnett

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  • Real Estate Law, Business Law, Construction Law
  • Florida
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
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Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
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Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
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Ethics and Professionalism
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Mr. James E Hatfield
Mr. James E Hatfield May 28, 2025
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Burnett is highly regarded by his peers as an outstanding lawyer who is professional and highly ethical. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have worked with Mr. Burnett for the past 14 years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Mr. Burnett and I have worked together on a number of cases over the years.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with Mr. Burnett throughout the past 14 years.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. Burnett communicates very well with his clients, opposing attorneys, and Courts.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Burnett has been practicing law for over 26 years and has gained an extraordinary amount of knowledge, experience, and wisdom as an attorney.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Burnett quickly analyses complex legal issues in order to focus on the legal aspects of the matter rather than focus on unimportant issues that can often grab the attention of less experienced attorneys.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. Burnett has outstanding communication skills-both oral and written.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Burnett maintains a high degree of ethical standards and sets an example for other attorneys to follow.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Real Estate Transactions, Land Use Planning, and Civil Litigation
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Negotiation
  • Transactions
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Doug is the owner of St. Johns Law Group, which is the firm that I currently work at.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

We have worked together on numerous cases where we have advocated for the interests of the same client. Doug is also a mentor to me within the firm on cases that I handle primarily on my own.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with Doug daily for the past five years.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Absolutely, yes. Doug is a very effective advocate and counsel for clients. He provides guidance to clients every step of the way throughout the entire legal process.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Doug's knowledge of the law is what makes him a great advocate for clients and mentor to others.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Doug often performs legal research and analysis on my cases and provides me with a direction that I was not able to find before. His knowledge of the areas of the law that he practices exceeds most attorneys in the area.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Doug is a great communicator. He has no issues with communicating with clients effectively and in a timely manner. His communication skills allow him to be a great advocate for clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Doug's ethics and professionalism far exceed most lawyers in our area.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Business formation and disputes, real estate, contract disputes, business sales, land use, and zoning,
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Doug is a great lawyer, mentor and friend. He cares about his clients and the lawyers that work at the firm. He is a great boss and treats all staff with respect. He is a passionate advocate for clients, and he knows how to be a zealous advocate when it is necessary. Doug's attention to detail allows our firm to be successful. His passion for the law is something that is often contagious. There is no question that I would hire Doug as a lawyer if I ever needed one and recommend him to others.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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