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Douglas Nelson Burnett

Saint Augustine, FL

Licensed for 23 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

St. Johns Law Group has extensive experience writing title and serving as title agent on real estate transactions. Our attorneys understand that the purchase of real estate is often the largest investment a person will make in his or her lifetime. Our attorneys play a vital role in overseeing all of the important details of your transaction from evaluating the status of the title to pursuing the appropriate legal remedies to clear any title defects. Real estate closings are often a complicated process and we take pride in being available to our clients to walk them through this process and make the closing as pleasant and effortless as possible.St. Johns Law Group closes transactions for clients on residential and commercial purchases and sales, refinancing and related matters at rates competitive with title companies.  We are almost always able to beat quotes you may receive from other title companies. Our attorneys regularly work with brokers and real estate agents from contract through closing to make sure the transaction is efficiently and timely carried out. 

Practices Areas

Litigation

Real Estate

Language

English

Contact

St. Johns Law Group104 Sea Grove Main StreetSaint Augustine, FL, 32080

Office: (904) 495-7539

Website: N/A

Reviews

Kelly
May 4, 2013

Doug has been my personal and corporate lawyer for nearly12 years. His representation has been invaluable. Both his legal knowledge and his personal concern have made him one of the greatest assets I have for my business. His efforts on our behalf have saved our company time and money. I can honestly say that in all my years in business Doug, has successfully resolved some of the hardest legal issues our company faced. If you are lucky enough to be represented by Doug Burnett, you are represented by the best.

Dee Brown
September 18, 2020

Doug Burnett was a savior. Through the years I’ve retained several attorneys and none of them fought for me the way Doug and the St. John’s law group did. I highly recommend this firm.

John J. Allen
November 21, 2017

Doug guided me and my 200,000 square foot commercial project through the labyrinth of rules and regulations imposed by local, regional and State of Florida and national agencies. He is knowledgeable, affable, technically proficient and effective. He is a first class lawyer

robert
January 21, 2021

best in town, spot on with trimming and repose in everyway. they were very prompt and attentive

Kevin
January 18, 2021

The St. Johns Law Group handled a personal injury case for a family member. The personal attention and professionalism by Mr. Doug Burnett and Ms. Hillary Mesa brought about a successful resolution. Thank you very much for taking care of this matter.

Spencer
January 16, 2021

Mr. Burnett and Hillary Mesa helped me greatly with my legal issue. They showed incredible professionalism, responsiveness, and care when dealing with me. I recommend going to St. John’s Law Group for your legal issues, because you will be treated in a great way.

Michael
February 27, 2019

During the month of February 2019 our company consulted, and then proceeded to hire, Attorney Douglas Burnett to represent us in a very difficult case related to one of our housing developments in St. Augustine, Florida. Our case involved the release of contractual agreement and services with our Real Estate Brokerage firm who represented us in selling the homes in our development, however, what made this case so unique and difficult was that there were stipulations in the signed contract which were highly damaging and costly to our company. Mr. Burnett laid out a plan for us to follow and to approach the situation. We agreed with Mr. Burnett's strategy and decided to move forward with his suggestions. During the following week, Mr. Burnett engaged in a series of communications with the Attorney who represented the outgoing Brokerage firm. Most of the communications were related to negotiations of several points we requested and contested. Mr. Burnett exerted a great deal of legal pressure on the Attorney representing the outgoing Brokerage point and helped us stand firm in our positions. At the end of the week, the opposing Attorney sent a final communication containing a final settlement agreement in which the outgoing Brokerage firm decided to drop all of their requests and they agreed to all our requests. Within one week of negotiations Mr. Burnett secured a total victory for our company! In all the years of experience that I have had in dealing with builders and developers, and working for them, I have never seen a fast and victorious resolution take place such as this one and in such a swift manner. Mr. Burnett and his staff secured for us an exceptionally great settlement, and at the same time, they did it in an upmost professional manner, as well as the fact that they were very easy to deal with. I am highly impressed with Douglas Burnett and St. Johns Law Group, and I will continue to hire him/them in the future. I will also gladly refer Mr. Burnett to anyone who is in need of his services. Thank you Mr. Burnett!

anonymous
June 26, 2018

Mr. Burnett gave our HOA guidance on how to help get a rezoning for a nearby property declined or at least rezoned with conditions. He gave us all of the facts about the proposed rezoning including what we could expect if the straight rezoning occurred. We met with county officials armed with facts.

Chris Cagle
June 19, 2018

Mr Burnett represented myself and my customer, submitting and completing all necessary forms/applications for the variance needed to complete a project. He did a fantastic job and we received our variance to complete the construction project.

anonymous
June 19, 2018

Doug Burnett is a strong leader for his firm and an excellent, highly-competent counsel who will efficiently and effectively get his client's needs met. I had complete confidence in both Doug's recommendations to me during my case and in his ability to move opposing counsel in the direction we desired for the outcome we wished to achieve.

Kelly
May 4, 2013

Doug has been my personal and corporate lawyer for nearly12 years. His representation has been invaluable. Both his legal knowledge and his personal concern have made him one of the greatest assets I have for my business. His efforts on our behalf have saved our company time and money. I can honestly say that in all my years in business Doug, has successfully resolved some of the hardest legal issues our company faced. If you are lucky enough to be represented by Doug Burnett, you are represented by the best.

Dee Brown
September 18, 2020

Doug Burnett was a savior. Through the years I’ve retained several attorneys and none of them fought for me the way Doug and the St. John’s law group did. I highly recommend this firm.

John J. Allen
November 21, 2017

Doug guided me and my 200,000 square foot commercial project through the labyrinth of rules and regulations imposed by local, regional and State of Florida and national agencies. He is knowledgeable, affable, technically proficient and effective. He is a first class lawyer

robert
January 21, 2021

best in town, spot on with trimming and repose in everyway. they were very prompt and attentive

Kevin
January 18, 2021

The St. Johns Law Group handled a personal injury case for a family member. The personal attention and professionalism by Mr. Doug Burnett and Ms. Hillary Mesa brought about a successful resolution. Thank you very much for taking care of this matter.

Spencer
January 16, 2021

Mr. Burnett and Hillary Mesa helped me greatly with my legal issue. They showed incredible professionalism, responsiveness, and care when dealing with me. I recommend going to St. John’s Law Group for your legal issues, because you will be treated in a great way.

Michael
February 27, 2019

During the month of February 2019 our company consulted, and then proceeded to hire, Attorney Douglas Burnett to represent us in a very difficult case related to one of our housing developments in St. Augustine, Florida. Our case involved the release of contractual agreement and services with our Real Estate Brokerage firm who represented us in selling the homes in our development, however, what made this case so unique and difficult was that there were stipulations in the signed contract which were highly damaging and costly to our company. Mr. Burnett laid out a plan for us to follow and to approach the situation. We agreed with Mr. Burnett's strategy and decided to move forward with his suggestions. During the following week, Mr. Burnett engaged in a series of communications with the Attorney who represented the outgoing Brokerage firm. Most of the communications were related to negotiations of several points we requested and contested. Mr. Burnett exerted a great deal of legal pressure on the Attorney representing the outgoing Brokerage point and helped us stand firm in our positions. At the end of the week, the opposing Attorney sent a final communication containing a final settlement agreement in which the outgoing Brokerage firm decided to drop all of their requests and they agreed to all our requests. Within one week of negotiations Mr. Burnett secured a total victory for our company! In all the years of experience that I have had in dealing with builders and developers, and working for them, I have never seen a fast and victorious resolution take place such as this one and in such a swift manner. Mr. Burnett and his staff secured for us an exceptionally great settlement, and at the same time, they did it in an upmost professional manner, as well as the fact that they were very easy to deal with. I am highly impressed with Douglas Burnett and St. Johns Law Group, and I will continue to hire him/them in the future. I will also gladly refer Mr. Burnett to anyone who is in need of his services. Thank you Mr. Burnett!

anonymous
June 26, 2018

Mr. Burnett gave our HOA guidance on how to help get a rezoning for a nearby property declined or at least rezoned with conditions. He gave us all of the facts about the proposed rezoning including what we could expect if the straight rezoning occurred. We met with county officials armed with facts.

Chris Cagle
June 19, 2018

Mr Burnett represented myself and my customer, submitting and completing all necessary forms/applications for the variance needed to complete a project. He did a fantastic job and we received our variance to complete the construction project.

anonymous
June 19, 2018

Doug Burnett is a strong leader for his firm and an excellent, highly-competent counsel who will efficiently and effectively get his client's needs met. I had complete confidence in both Doug's recommendations to me during my case and in his ability to move opposing counsel in the direction we desired for the outcome we wished to achieve.