Atty. Donald W. Wallis
Recipient: Peer-designated "Florida Super Lawyer" 2006-2011; Volunteer of the Year Award, Volunteer Jacksonville, Inc. 2000; Charles A. Dukes Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, Duke University Alumni Association 2000.
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About Donald W. Wallis at a glance
Donald W. Wallis is a Member based in St. Augustine, Florida, practicing at Upchurch, Bailey & Upchurch, P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on irs, formation, family law, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974), U.S. Tax Court (1975), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Claims Court (1978). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1974) and Duke University (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of St and Johns County and American. Serves clients in St. Augustine, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Recipient
- Peer-designated "Florida Super Lawyer" 2006-2011
- Volunteer of the Year Award, Volunteer Jacksonville, Inc. 2000
- Charles A. Dukes Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, Duke University Alumni Association 2000
- Contributing Editor, Journal of Partnership Taxation, 1989-1995
- Member, Professional Advisory Council, Community Foundation of Jacksonville
- Volunteer Attorney, St. Johns County Legal Aid
- Volunteer High School Resource, Justice Teaching
- Certified Facilitator, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Member, Board of Directors and Past President, Duke Club of Greater Jacksonville
- Member and Past Chair, Duke University Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee
Chair
- First America Foundation, Inc., 2010-2011
- St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, 2008-2009
- St. Johns Vision, Inc., 2007
- Leadership St. Johns (Alumnus Class of 2007)
- President, Beaches Fine Arts Series, Inc., 1990-2000
- Member, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Task Force on Community Leadership Initiative, 1998-2000
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Augustine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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