Atty. Ernest Dukes

Atty. Ernest Dukes

Ernie Dukes is an accomplished personal injury lawyer at Morgan and Morgan, specializing in premises liability cases. With 20 years of extensive trial and courtroom experience, Ernie has recently focused his expertise on advocating for those injured due to unsafe conditions on another’s property.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Ernest Dukes at a glance

Ernest Dukes is an Attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida (2004). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (Jacksonville State, 2004). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ernie Dukes is an accomplished personal injury lawyer at Morgan and Morgan, specializing in premises liability cases
  • With 20 years of extensive trial and courtroom experience, Ernie has recently focused his expertise on advocating for those injured due to unsafe conditions on another’s property
  • Ernie earned his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2004, after completing his undergraduate studies at Jacksonville State University in 2001
  • He is a proud member of the Florida Bar, committed to providing exceptional legal representation to clients across the state

Practice Areas Explained

Ernest Dukes's Areas of Practice

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

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ernest Dukes

Where is Ernest Dukes's law office located?
Ernest Dukes's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Morgan & Morgan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ernest Dukes handle?
Ernest Dukes focuses on slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Ernest Dukes practiced law?
Ernest Dukes has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Ernest Dukes go to law school?
Ernest Dukes earned their education at (Jacksonville State, 2004).
How can I contact Ernest Dukes for a consultation?
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Education

Jacksonville State
Florida Coastal School of Law
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2004

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