St. Augustine's Largest Law Firm
Legal Victories in Trials, Appeals & Land Development
At St. Johns Law Group, success is built on experience, strategy, and relentless client advocacy. With over 10 attorneys, including seasoned litigators with decades of experience, we are proud of the results we’ve achieved for individuals, businesses, developers, and communities throughout Northeast Florida.
This list reflects our commitment to clients—not just legal victories, but real-world outcomes that protect assets, unlock development potential, and deliver justice.
🏛️ Litigation & Property Disputes
Won trial enforcing a real estate contract after a builder attempted to cancel; client awarded damages.
Prevailed in trial for an unpaid contractor on a construction lien claim.
Defended homeowners against lender deficiency judgments.
Successfully sued insurance companies on behalf of hurricane and flood victims.
Won multiple partition actions—residential and commercial—resulting in forced physical property divisions.
Assisted homeowners in mortgage renegotiations and modifications.
Secured emergency injunctions for HOA enforcement of deed restrictions.
Resolved multimillion-dollar partnership disputes involving investment properties.
Won trial defending the sale of a King Street restaurant in St. Augustine.
Defended a local government in an ADA lawsuit, achieving a favorable result.
Obtained judgments defending citizens against SLAPP lawsuits filed by developers.
📍 Land Use, Zoning & Development Approvals
Secured approvals for numerous hotels in St. Augustine and St. Johns County.
Approval for residential, commercial, and warehouse condo projects throughout Northeast Florida.
Won HARB approval for demolition of historically designated structures.
Obtained zoning and permitting for self-storage and mini-warehouse facilities.
Represented national homebuilders in securing comprehensive plan amendments and PUD approvals for 1,000+ residential lots.
Navigated approvals for controversial gas station locations.
Negotiated a development agreement involving 14 developers for SR-207 roadway improvements.
Won approvals for projects on SR-16, including new PUDs and land use changes.
Approval for an 800-unit subdivision in the St. Augustine area.
Achieved zoning variances for a major grocery store in Vilano Beach.
Secured approvals for marinas and dry stack storage facilities.
Obtained infill development approvals through small-scale comp plan amendments.
Changed the Land Development Code to permit digital gas station pricing signage.
Facilitated the development of assisted living facilities across the region.
🏢 Closings & Real Estate Transactions
Closed $60+ million in commercial real estate deals within 60 days.
Negotiated leases and expansions for hospitals and medical office buildings.
Handled thousands of residential closings with title insurance and due diligence.
Negotiated multimillion-dollar leases and long-term ground lease agreements.
Managed leasing for 200+ medical office locations for a healthcare provider.
Completed real estate transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Represented developers and landlords in managing hundreds of commercial leases.
⚖️ Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Mediated complex civil disputes involving multiple parties and high stakes.
Resolved contested and uncontested divorces, including property, custody, support, and alimony.
Settled real estate and boundary disputes through strategic mediation.
Mediated land use disputes between developers, helping avoid litigation.
Handled family law mediations involving financial and custody conflicts.
🏡 Probate, Trust & Estate Disputes
Litigated high-value estates, including disputes over wills and inheritances.
Filed claims against trustees, defending heirs’ rights to trust distributions.
Removed personal representatives and trustees for fraud and mismanagement.
📑 Appeals & Appellate Success
Overturned zoning denials on appeal, enabling key development projects to proceed.
Reversed and remanded trial court rulings in various civil litigation cases.
Advocated in appeals involving local governments, developers, and private parties.
- See examples of our: Appellate Victories.
🌐 We Proudly Serve Northeast Florida
Including:
St. Augustine • Ponte Vedra • Nocatee • Silverleaf • St. Johns • Palm Coast • Flagler • Palatka • Putnam • Green Cove Springs • Clay County • Jacksonville / Duval • Fernandina • Nassau County • The Beaches
✅ Results You Can Trust
Whether you’re facing a development roadblock, a high-stakes lawsuit, or a personal legal matter, St. Johns Law Group has the experience, knowledge, and resources to guide you to a successful outcome.
Contact us to learn how our experience can work for you.