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James George Whitehouse

Land use and zoning Attorney at Saint Augustine, FL

5.0   1 review
  • Licensed for 26 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1996
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

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Learn James’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Land use and zoning
    50%
    CHIEF LAND USE ATTORNEY, ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA

  2. Government
    25%
    - STATE OF FLORIDA - CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA - CITY OF ST. AUSTINE BEACH, FLORIDA - ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA (CURRENTLY)

  3. Litigation
    25%

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Posted by anonymous | April 23, 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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AVVO RATING 9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • ATTORNEY
  • ST. JOHNS LAW GROUP
  • 2013 - Present
  • CITY ATTORNEY
  • CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, FLORIDA
  • 2013 - 2016
  • DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY - SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
  • ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA
  • 2006 - 2013
  • 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
  • 2002 - 2006
  • APPELLATE ATTORNEY
  • the APPELLATE DIVISION, OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, 5TH DCA / SUPREME COURT, STATE OF FLORIDA
  • 1998 - 1999
  • ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
  • the OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, STATE OF FLORIDA
  • 1997 - 2002
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Education

  • Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
  • JURIS DOCTORATE
  • 1996
  • College of the Holy Cross
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS
  • 1993
  • Bishop Kenny High - Jacksonville, FL
  • COLLEGE PREP
  • 1989

Associations

  • Cathedral Parish School – School Board Member
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • The Salvation Army of St. Johns County - Advisory Council Member
  • Vice Chair
  • 2010 - Present
  • Florida Association of County Attorneys (FACA)
  • Member
  • 2006 - 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
  • 2002 - Present
  • St. Gerard Campus (Licensed High School and Maternity Home) – Advisory Board Member
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • St. Johns County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
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Honors and Awards

  • Board Certified Expert & Specialist in Local Government Law
  • The Florida Bar
  • 2012

Attorney endorsements

Received (6)
Given (4)
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Government Attorney | 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."
Litigation Attorney | 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."
Land use and zoning Attorney | 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."
Land use and zoning Attorney | 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."
Land use and zoning Attorney | Feb 01
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"James is a diligent and knowledgeable attorney."
Litigation Attorney | 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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Saint Augustine Land use and zoning Lawyer James George Whitehouse
James George Whitehouse
Land use and zoning Attorney
Saint Augustine, FL
Licensed for 26 years