Atty. Douglas Clifton
Douglas Clifton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Douglas, who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2025.
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Douglas Clifton is a personal injury attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Edwards & Ragatz PA. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (2008). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Clifton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Douglas, who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Douglas Clifton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
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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 Jacksonville 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 andnue, 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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