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Doug has 40 years of broad experience as a successful lawyer, first as a USAF JAG, then as a Florida trial lawyer, and, since 1978, as a lawyer practicing in Georgia as well as Florida. He has won cases before the US Supreme Court, Florida Supreme Court and many other venues. In 2002, he was elected a State Vice President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and was re-elected in 2006 by his peers. He and his firm are "AV" rated by his fellow lawyers, according to Martindale-Hubbell national rating service for lawyers. Some of the firm's successful case results can be seen on this website.
Doug founded the law firm of Silvis, Ambrose and Lindquist, P.C. In 1983, he declined partnership in what was then the largest firm in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and with his wife, Nancy, and three (3) children moved to Thomasville, Georgia to start his own private practice. Building on a foundation of four years as a Captain and USAF JAG at Eglin AFB, FL and another four years as a Civil Litigation Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, he built and later expanded a thriving practice.
Doug is a perfectionist but is also a "people-person," an excellent litigator, negotiator, problem-solver, and peacemaker. He is licensed to practice law in both Georgia and Florida, and in a variety of federal and state courts including the U.S. Supreme Court and in the Supreme Courts of both states. He wrote and became a published author of the lead article in the University of Miami Law Review on comparative negligence and accident law, (a position normally reserved for professors), and has maintained an expertise in the area of Personal Injury law ever since. His broad experience enables Silvis, Ambrose & Lindquist to handle, not only your accident cases, but almost all your legal needs.
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 1978
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1974
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P.O. Box. 1557, 220 S. Hansell Street., Thomasville, GA, 31799
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Posted by Pamela & Wayne M. | August 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Healthcare Directives
I retained Mr. Silvis' services in March 2023 to represent my aunt in a family matter. As I collaborated with Mr. Silvis over the following months, it became evident that he was the ideal attorney to oversee all our legal affairs. Subsequently, my husband and I engaged Mr. Silvis to draft our Wills, ...
Posted by John & Deb | July 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Competent, Compassionate Service
Doug and Shelia were great to work with. They are well-versed in all the legal issues surrounding wills, health care directives and powers of attorney. They really listened, answered our many questions, ensured our documents were prepared the way we wanted, and that we understood every section. Th...
Posted by Doug | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate Attorney
Doug did a terrific job helping with all legal aspects of managing an estate and working with as Executor of the Estate. Doug was communicative, prompt and extremely knowledgable of the process. Would highly recommend him.
Posted by Ericca | May 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
The Voice of Wisdom!
We are grateful we were referred to Doug Silvis and his law firm for the establishment of our non-profit. There are not enough stars here to rate this Man of God who truly stands by his word and serves with integrity and compassion. He took a GREAT deal of time providing wise counsel and guiding us i...
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Willingness to Listen and communicate
Mr. Silvis really knows how to get things done. My family had a family member die without a will in the state of Florida. Mr. Silvis listened to our problem with a compassionate ear and guided us through the steps to resolve most of the problems associated with the estate and there were a lot of p...
"Doug Silvis is an excellent lawyer and is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating an attorney can achieve. He and the members of his firm are some of most honest, dedicated and compassionate lawyers with whom I have had the pleasure to know and work."
Estate planning lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Best Law Firm in Thomas County, Thomasville Times Enterprise Reader's Choice
2018
Best Attorney in Thomas County, Thomasville Times Enterprise Reader's Choice
2014
Best Law Firm in Thomas County, Thomasville Times Enterprise Reader's Choice
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Law Firm in Thomas County, Thomasville Times Enterprise Reader's Choice
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Attorney in Thomas County, Thomasville Times Enterprise Reader's Choice
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Best Attorney in Thomas County, Thomasville Times Enterprise Reader's Choice
2011
Community Service Award, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Best Law Firm in Thomas County, Thomasville Times Enterprise Reader's Choice
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Community Impact Award, Georgia Family Council
2005
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1983 - Present
Founding Partner, Silvis, Ambrose, Lindquist & Coch, P.C.
1979 - 1983
Associate, English, McCaughan & O'Bryan
1975 - 1979
JAG, U.S. Air Force
2005 - Present
Community Transformation, Inc.Founder and C.E.O.
2005 - Present
Thomasville Family and Marriage NetFounding Member
1978 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1974 - Present
Florida BarMember
1974 - Present
Christian Legal SocietyMember
Past Treasurer
Past President
Past President
2002 - 2018
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationVice President
2000 - 2006
Georgia Republican PartyVice-Chair
1988 - 2002
Thomas County Republican PartyChairman
1974
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1974
1973
English