Atty. John Douglas Whitaker
Mr. John Douglas Whitaker is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, criminal law, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law.
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John Douglas Whitaker is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, and workers comp attorney based in Gainesville, Florida. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Fl (2000). Educated at University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law (J.D., 1999) and Ohio University (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Douglas Whitaker is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, criminal law, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
- John practices in Gainesville, FL
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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 Gainesville 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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