Specialties
At St. Johns Law Group, we provide full-service legal representation across Northeast Florida. Our attorneys focus on delivering dedicated and responsive service® in a wide range of practice areas, including:
Real Estate Law & Closings – Residential and commercial transactions, title insurance, escrow, 1031 exchanges, and property disputes.
Land Development & Zoning – PUDs, variances, easements, comprehensive plan amendments, and government approvals.
HOA & Condominium Law – Board representation, governance, enforcement, and homeowner advocacy.
Probate, Wills & Estate Planning – Summary and formal administration, trusts, advanced directives, and guardianships.
Family Law & Mediation – Divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and parenting plans.
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death – Car, truck, motorcycle, boating, golf cart, and slip-and-fall accidents.
Business & Corporate Law – Entity formation, buy-sell agreements, succession planning, and contract disputes.
Construction Law & Litigation – Payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, construction defects, and contractor representation.
Serving St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Palm Coast, Jacksonville, and across Northeast Florida.
History
Established in 2009.
Founded by attorney Douglas N. Burnett, St. Johns Law Group was established with a simple mission: to provide dedicated and responsive legal service® to the people and businesses of St. Augustine and Northeast Florida.
What began as a small practice has grown into St. Augustine’s largest locally based law firm, with 14 attorneys and 300+ years of combined experience.
Over the years, St. Johns Law Group has expanded its practice areas to meet community needs, including real estate closings, land development and zoning, probate and estate planning, family law, personal injury, construction law, business law, and HOA/condo representation.
Today, the firm is proud to be a trusted partner to individuals, families, developers, and businesses across St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Palm Coast, Jacksonville, and the surrounding Northeast Florida region.
Meet the Business Owner: Douglas B.
Douglas N. Burnett is the owner and founder of St. Johns Law Group, St. Augustine’s largest law firm. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Doug focuses his practice on real estate law, complex litigation, development projects, land use, and zoning throughout St. Johns County and Northeast Florida.
He regularly assists clients with residential and commercial real estate closings, title insurance, 1031 exchanges, HOA and condominium matters, boundary disputes, and development approvals. Doug also represents property owners, investors, and developers in matters involving Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), variances, easements, and quiet title actions.
Doug leads a team of attorneys who provide full-service representation across personal injury, probate, estate planning, family law, construction law, and business law. Clients appreciate his focus on dedicated and responsive service®, clear communication, and practical solutions.