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St. Johns Law Group • St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine Attorneys & Lawyers
St. Augustine’s largest full-service law firm, bringing focused attorneys together across complementary practice areas for individuals, families, businesses and property owners throughout Northeast Florida.
14 Attorneys
300+ Years Combined Experience
Full-Service Legal Team
Our Practice Areas
Focused Attorneys for the Legal Issues Your Matter Requires.
You should not have to determine on your own which lawyer or practice area a complicated legal problem belongs in. St. Johns Law Group helps identify the issues involved and match clients with attorneys focused on the areas of law their matters require.
Because those attorneys work within one full-service firm, clients retain access to a broader legal team when a matter crosses practice areas.
Real Estate
Transactions, closings, title, development, commercial and residential real estate, and property disputes.
Explore Real Estate →Civil Litigation
Lawsuits, jury trials, contract disputes, property disputes, injunctions, and complex civil matters.
Explore Civil Litigation →Business & Commercial Law
Business formation, contracts, governance, transactions, outside counsel, succession planning, and commercial disputes.
Explore Business & Commercial Law →Construction Law
Construction contracts, defects, Chapter 558 matters, liens, payment claims, licensing, and disputes.
Explore Construction Law →Land Use & Zoning
Development, zoning, entitlements, permitting, variances, government approvals, and land-use appeals.
Explore Land Use & Zoning →Probate & Estate Administration
Formal and summary administration, estate administration, fiduciary matters, probate disputes, and related real estate issues.
Explore Probate & Estate Administration →Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, special-needs planning, and estate planning.
Explore Estate Planning →Divorce & Family Law
Divorce, parenting, child support, alimony, modifications, mediation, and family disputes.
Explore Divorce & Family Law →Personal Injury
Car and truck accidents, serious injuries, premises liability, wrongful death, and other injury claims.
Explore Personal Injury →HOA & Condominium Law
Association counsel, governance, covenant enforcement, owner disputes, construction issues, and litigation.
Explore HOA & Condominium Law →Appeals
Civil, commercial, governmental, administrative, real estate, and land-use appellate representation.
Explore Appeals →Mediation
Family, civil, commercial, construction, real estate, government, and other dispute-resolution services.
Explore Mediation →Personal Injury • Free Consultation
Injured in an Accident?
Our personal injury team represents people injured in car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, premises-liability and wrongful-death matters. Initial personal injury consultations are free, and no attorney’s fee is owed unless compensation is recovered.
Meet Our Attorneys
Meet the Attorneys Behind Our Full-Service Legal Team
Our 14 Attorneys bring focused experience across real estate, litigation, business law, land use, construction, probate, estate planning, family law, personal injury, appeals, mediation, tax, asset protection, HOA and condominium law, healthcare business law, and related areas of Florida law.
The SJLG Experience Advantage
Different Types of Experience. One Legal Team.
St. Johns Law Group combines trial, transaction, regulatory and land-use, mediation, and estate and probate experience within one firm.
When a matter crosses practice areas, SJLG can assemble complementary experience as the issues develop.
Trial ExperienceTransaction ExperienceRegulatory + Land-Use ExperienceMediation ExperienceEstate + Probate Experience
Trial Experience
Trial & Litigation Experience
3 Jury Trials · 3 Wins · 3 MonthsRecent civil jury trial results*
100+ Jury TrialsCombined attorney jury trial experience
Our trial team combines recent courtroom results with substantial career trial experience. SJLG attorneys have collectively handled more than 100 jury trials, including civil and commercial disputes, real estate litigation, construction disputes, and other contested matters, with appellate experience available when a case continues beyond trial.
Explore Trial & Litigation →Transaction Experience
Real Estate & Transaction Experience
$60M+Real Estate Transactions in a Recent 60-Day Period · 1,000s of Closings
Thousands of closings, residential and commercial acquisitions and sales, title and closing services, contracts, leasing, financing, and development transactions.
Explore Real Estate →Regulatory + Land-Use Experience
Government & Development Experience
100+ PUD ApprovalsDevelopment · Zoning · Government · From Contract to Approval
Experience includes 100+ Planned Unit Development (PUD) approvals, along with zoning, entitlements, permitting, variances, development agreements, local-government proceedings, administrative matters, and land-use appeals.
Explore Land Use →Mediation Experience
Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Experienced LawyersExperienced Mediators
Mediation experience across family, civil, commercial, construction, real estate, governmental, and other disputes where a negotiated resolution may be preferable to trial.
Explore Mediation →Estate + Probate Experience
Estate Planning & Probate Experience
Planning · AdministrationProbate · Estate Disputes
Estate planning, wills, trusts, probate administration, formal and summary administration, fiduciary disputes, will contests, trust litigation, and probate-related real estate matters.
Explore Probate →*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case and legal matter depends on its individual facts and circumstances. Transaction volume reflects a recent 60-day period and is not a guarantee of future activity or results.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by Clients Throughout Northeast Florida
Our clients frequently recognize the professionalism, responsiveness, knowledge, and service provided by St. Johns Law Group attorneys and staff.
★★★★★
“Josh and Heather are simply the best legal team anyone could hope for! Both are consummate professionals, quick to respond to concerns, and go the extra mile to ensure they do all they can to help their clients.”
Client Review • July 23
★★★★★
“Doug and his team were great! Working with St. Johns Law Group was an excellent experience. They were knowledgeable and responsive. Their expertise and attention to detail made a complex process much easier to navigate.”
Client Review • July 10
★★★★★
“By far the best in our area! Felecia Walker is the most fantastic and skilled attorney I have worked with. After decades of custody back and forth and several attorneys, I say that unconditionally.”
Client Review • July 8
★★★★★
“Alex was outstanding from start to finish. He immediately went to work gathering information and spent countless hours researching every detail of our case. His dedication, professionalism, and hard work were truly impressive.”
Client Review • July 6
★★★★★
“Rachael Greene was professional, neutral, and excellent in guiding us through our divorce mediation. She and her staff made the process smooth and easy. Highly recommend!”
Client Review • January 29
★★★★★
“Christina Guyette has been absolutely wonderful to work with on my closing. She is kind, knowledgeable and thorough, and always takes the time to explain everything clearly.”
Client Review • June 7
Why St. Johns Law Group
You Bring Us the Legal Problem. We Help Assemble the Right Legal Team.
We match clients with attorneys focused on the legal issues involved and draw on complementary experience within the firm when a matter crosses practice areas.
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Focused Attorneys
Matched to the legal needs of the matter.
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One Collaborative Team
Multiple disciplines available when legal issues overlap.
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Northeast Florida Knowledge
St. Augustine based, with substantial regional experience.
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Dedicated & Responsive®
Preparation, communication and practical client service.
The St. Johns Law Group Real Estate Advantage
Legal Counsel, Closings, Title, Development & Property Disputes Under One Roof
Real estate matters can involve far more than paperwork. St. Johns Law Group provides legal representation across the life cycle of property ownership—from contracts, title and closings to development approvals, leasing, ownership issues, property disputes, and real estate litigation.
Attorney-Led Real Estate Services
More Than a Title Company
Buyers, sellers, developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, and business owners can work with a legal team capable of addressing both the transaction and the legal issues that arise around it.
Our real estate attorneys assist with contracts, title, escrow, closings, commercial transactions, zoning, development approvals, leasing, ownership disputes, and real estate litigation.
Real Estate Closings at Title Company Prices®
Explore Real Estate Services
Closings & Title
Residential and commercial closings, title services, escrow, title insurance, and attorney review.
Explore Closings →Contract Review
Legal review and negotiation of purchase agreements, disclosures, addenda, contingencies, and transaction documents.
Explore Contract Review →Land Development
Zoning, entitlements, development approvals, land-use matters, and governmental processes.
Explore Land Use →Real Estate Litigation
Contract, title, easement, boundary, escrow, property, and ownership disputes.
Explore Property Disputes →The St. Johns Law Group Difference
Different Types of Experience. Working Together.
See how St. Johns Law Group attorneys work together across practice areas to address legal matters for individuals, families, businesses, property owners, and organizations throughout Northeast Florida.
St. Augustine Based
Serving Northeast Florida from our Sea Grove office
Cross-Practice Collaboration
Attorneys working together when legal issues overlap
Dedicated & Responsive®
Practical legal guidance and responsive client service
Free Florida Legal Tools
Calculators and Resources to Help You Get Started
St. Johns Law Group develops interactive tools to help Florida consumers, property owners, businesses, contractors, and professionals better understand important financial issues, dates, and legal deadlines.
Florida Closing Cost Calculator
Estimate seller net proceeds, cash-buyer closing costs, and financed-buyer closing costs for Florida real estate transactions.
Estimate Closing Costs →Florida Real Estate Critical Dates
Calculate important contract, inspection, financing, title, and closing deadlines for common Florida real estate contracts.
Calculate Contract Dates →Florida Construction Lien Calculator
Estimate important Notice to Owner and Claim of Lien deadlines under Florida construction lien law.
Calculate Lien Deadlines →Florida Personal Injury Settlement Calculator
Generate a broad educational estimate using medical expenses, lost income, injury severity, comparative fault, and other claim factors.
Explore Injury Claim Resources →Florida Prejudgment Interest Calculator
Estimate Florida prejudgment interest using historical statutory rates, custom contract rates, date ranges, and principal reductions.
Explore Interest Resources →Florida Statute of Limitations Calculator
Review resources concerning potential filing deadlines for common Florida civil claims, including contract and property-related disputes.
Explore Deadline Resources →Florida Legal Resource Centers
Practical Legal Information for Florida Clients
Explore guides, FAQs, articles, checklists, calculators, and other resources developed by St. Johns Law Group to help individuals, businesses, property owners, families, and professionals better understand Florida legal issues.
Real Estate
Florida Real Estate Resources
Explore information about Florida real estate contracts, closings, title insurance, zoning, development, HOA issues, construction, and property-related legal matters.
Explore Real Estate Resources →Probate & Estates
Florida Probate Resource Center
Learn about formal administration, summary administration, Personal Representative duties, probate costs, inherited real estate, beneficiary rights, and contested estates.
Explore Probate Resources →Construction Law
Florida Construction Law Resources
Explore construction contracts, Chapter 558 notices, defects, liens, Notice to Owner requirements, payment disputes, licensing, mediation, and construction litigation.
Explore Construction Resources →Community Associations
HOA & Condominium Resources
Explore association governance, covenant enforcement, board responsibilities, collections, architectural issues, disputes, litigation, and Florida community-association law.
Explore HOA & Condo Resources →Personal Injury
Florida Personal Injury Resource Center
Find practical information about accident claims, medical treatment, insurance, comparative negligence, settlement values, deadlines, litigation, and wrongful death.
Explore Injury Resources →Litigation & Trials
Florida Civil Trials & Jury Process
Understand the Florida civil-trial process from pleadings and discovery through jury selection, witness testimony, verdicts, post-trial motions, and appeals.
Explore Civil Trial Resources →Recent Legal Insights & Firm News
Florida Legal Updates, Guides & News
Explore recent legal updates and practical guidance from across St. Johns Law Group's principal practice areas, including real estate, litigation, personal injury, construction, probate, estate planning, family law, business law, land use, association law, healthcare law, mediation and related Florida legal matters.
Personal Injury
Personal Injury & Accident Resources
Car, truck and bicycle accidents, slip and fall claims, dog bites, wrongful death and other injury matters.
Explore Resource →
Real Estate
Real Estate Law, Closings & Property Resources
Contracts, closings, title, commercial and residential transactions, property disputes and ownership issues.
Explore Resource →
Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation, Trials & Appeals
Lawsuits, jury trials, business and property disputes, injunctions, appellate matters and courtroom resources.
Explore Resource →
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Defects & Liens
Construction contracts, payment disputes, liens, Chapter 558 notices, defects, licensing and litigation.
Explore Resource →
Probate
Probate & Estate Administration
Formal and summary administration, personal representative duties, probate litigation, will contests and trust disputes.
Explore Resource →
Estate Planning
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, special needs planning and coordinated succession planning.
Explore Resource →
Family Law
Divorce, Parenting & Family Law
Divorce, parenting plans, child support, alimony, modifications, agreements and family-law guidance.
Explore Resource →
Business & Commercial Law
Business, Corporate & Commercial Counsel
Formation, contracts, governance, transactions, outside general counsel, succession planning and business disputes.
Explore Resource →
Land Use & Development
Land Development, Zoning & Government Approvals
PUDs, rezonings, comprehensive plan amendments, development agreements, public hearings and land-use appeals.
Explore Resource →Local Knowledge. Regional Reach.
Serving St. Augustine, Flagler County and Northeast Florida
Based in St. Augustine, St. Johns Law Group represents individuals, families, businesses, developers, property owners, associations, and organizations throughout St. Johns County, Flagler County, Jacksonville, and the broader Northeast Florida region.
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St. Johns County
St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Silverleaf, World Golf Village, Vilano, Fruit Cove, and surrounding communities.
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Flagler County
Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Marineland, and surrounding Flagler County communities, with representation available across multiple civil and transactional matters.
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Jacksonville & the Beaches
Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Mandarin, San Marco, Southside, and surrounding Duval County communities.
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Greater Northeast Florida
Clay, Putnam, and Nassau Counties, including Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, Palatka, Fernandina Beach, and surrounding Northeast Florida communities.
Depending on the nature of the matter, St. Johns Law Group may also represent clients elsewhere in Florida and in select Southern Georgia matters. Representation depends on attorney licensing, venue, conflicts, and the circumstances of the matter.
Speak With St. Johns Law Group
Tell Us About Your Legal Matter.
When the legal issue matters to your family, property, or business, you shouldn't have to search for the right lawyer alone. Tell us what is happening and we can help match you with an attorney focused on the area of law your matter requires.
- 14 Attorneys across a broad range of Florida practice areas
- Trial, transaction, land-use, mediation, estate and probate experience within one firm
- Dedicated & Responsive® client service
How Can We Help You?
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