Atty. Douglas John Rillstone

Atty. Douglas John Rillstone

Douglas John Rillstone is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, administrative law, city and 7 other areas of law. Douglas received a M.S. degree from Florida Institute of Technology in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas John Rillstone at a glance

Douglas John Rillstone is a Partner based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Broad and Cassel. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Florida (1986). Educated at Hamline University (J.D., 1985) and Florida Institute of Technology (M.S. Florida, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas John Rillstone is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, administrative law, city and 7 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a M.S. degree from Florida Institute of Technology in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Douglas practices at Broad and Cassel in Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas John Rillstone's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas John Rillstone handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Land Use & Zoning

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Tallahassee 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas John Rillstone

Where is Douglas John Rillstone's law office located?
Douglas John Rillstone's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm is Broad and Cassel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas John Rillstone handle?
Douglas John Rillstone focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Douglas John Rillstone practiced law?
Douglas John Rillstone has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Douglas John Rillstone go to law school?
Douglas John Rillstone earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (M.S. Florida, 1983).
How can I contact Douglas John Rillstone for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas John Rillstone received?
Douglas John Rillstone's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hamline University
- 1985
M.S. Florida
Florida Institute of Technology
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1986

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