James George Whitehouse

James George Whitehouse

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 29 years

Land use and zoning Lawyer at Saint Augustine, FL
Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning, Litigation, Government, Mediation

104 Sea Grove Main Street, Saint Augustine, FL

About James

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning 60%

Certified Expert in City, County and Local Government Law

60%
Litigation 20%

Various Land Use Matters and Civil Litigation Petitions for Writ of Certiorari

20%
Government 10%

- STATE OF FLORIDA - CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA - CITY OF ST. AUSTINE BEACH, FLORIDA - ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA

10%
Mediation 10%

Certified Circuit Civil Mediator - State of Florida

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 29 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1996

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

St. Johns Law Group

104 Sea Grove Main Street, Saint Augustine, FL, 32080

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Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2013

Superior Knowledge, Cordial Interaction ... Fantastic Attorney

Very knowledgeable in a wide range of areas Understands the law and has a number of connections throughout the community Personable, Friendly, Hardworking, Smart I would recommend him with high regards

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Amy Vo

Government lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"James is a very knowledgeable attorney who has a commitment to his clients and the legal process. James handles his cases with the utmost professionalism. I highly endorse James and his work."

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Matthew Dukes

Litigation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Whitehouse is a Board Certified Expert and Specialist in City, County and Local Government Law, and also has experience in other practice areas as well. More importantly, Mr. Whitehouse has the remarkable talent of getting positive results for his clients."

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Jane West

Land use and zoning lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"James is an experienced advocate with strong connections to the local legal and political community. He has a detailed approach to his cases and a strong grasp on land use regulations."

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Bryan Shorstein

Land use and zoning lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with James for many many years. He is an excellent attorney with a great reputation in the community."

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William Underhill

Land use and zoning lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"James is a diligent and knowledgeable attorney."

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Douglas Burnett

Litigation lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"An outstanding advocate for his clients, James is always extremely prepared, detail oriented and argues in a confident and convincing manner. You could not find a better litigation attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Board Certified Expert & Specialist in Local Government Law, The Florida Bar

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Supreme Court of Florida - Civil Circuit Mediator, St. Johns Law Group

2013 - Present

ATTORNEY, ST. JOHNS LAW GROUP

2013 - 2016

CITY ATTORNEY, CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, FLORIDA

2006 - 2013

DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY - SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY, ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA

2002 - 2006

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY, the CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

2002 - 2006

SPECIAL ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY, the OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, STATE OF FLORIDA

1998 - 1999

APPELLATE ATTORNEY, the APPELLATE DIVISION, OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, 5TH DCA / SUPREME COURT, STATE OF FLORIDA

1997 - 2002

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER, the OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, STATE OF FLORIDA

Associations

2017 - Present

The St. Augustine American Inns of Court

Member

2011 - Present

Cathedral Parish School – School Board Member

Member

2010 - Present

The Salvation Army of St. Johns County - Advisory Council Member

Vice Chair

2006 - Present

Florida Association of County Attorneys (FACA)

Member

2002 - Present

Environmental and Land Use Law Section of the Florida Bar

Member

2002 - Present

Florida Municipal Attorneys’ Association (FMAA)

Member

2002 - Present

Florida Association of Police Attorneys (FAPA)

Member

2000 - Present

St. Gerard Campus (Licensed High School and Maternity Home) – Advisory Board Member

Member

1999 - Present

St. Johns County Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JURIS DOCTORATE

1993

College of the Holy Cross

BACHELOR OF ARTS

1989

Bishop Kenny High - Jacksonville, FL

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