Adam J. Dugan

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Adam J. Dugan

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 11 years

Probate Lawyer at Jacksonville Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Power Of Attorney ... +2 more

419 3rd St. N., Jacksonville Beach, FL

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About Adam

Biography

Personalizing the Practice of Law - Call us at 904-685-6047 Today!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 45%

45%
Estate Planning 40%

40%
Power of Attorney 5%

5%
Trusts 5%

5%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 1 year

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 11 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2015

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

WaveCrest Legal, P.A.

419 3rd St. N., Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250

wavecrestlegal.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Adam online.

Adam J. Dugan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Donna | February 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Thorough and Personable

Adam is very knowledgeable regarding estate law, also very thorough when handling a case. He's personable, and very good at explaining the "legaleze" when working on your case. He handled my father's estate as well as setting up a trust for my husband and me.

Posted by Mary | August 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great attorney

Mr. Dugan was very knowledgeable in helping us with estate planning (even though our "estate" isn't a very large one...). He listened carefully to our wants and needs and seemed to truly care about setting up an estate plan that was well suited to our family. We have used him several times since ou...r first encounter with him, and often comment on how lucky we were to have randomly found Adam online. He's great, honest, trustworthy and a genuinely nice person, and I highly recommend him.

Posted by Carrie | May 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning Experience

After meeting Adam and discussing our needs for our Estate Planning and development of a living trust, we knew he was the lawyer for our family's estate plan. He was very attentive, engaging, and knowledgable. He executed our documents in a timely manner and provided all the services we agreed upon e...xcellently. Highly reccommend!

Posted by Karen Boney | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Excellent!

I highly recommend Adam Dugan for estate probate planning! At the last minute before an estate closing, I found out we needed our mother’s estate probated within 30 days and he did just that. He was professional, efficient, prompt and curious; he handled my account with expertise far beyond my expect...ations.

Posted by Bryan | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Estate Management

Adam was a pleasure to work with. What seemed like daunting tasks turned into a smooth process with Adam's help. I was caught off-guard with my fathers passing and Adam was able to step in and help guide me through the estate process from start to finish. Certainly will recommend to friends and fa...mily.

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Brooke Trent

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam and I worked together briefly when we had mutual clients. The clients owned property in Florida (where Adam practices) but resided in Iowa (where I practice). As such, the clients needed assistance to ensure that both states' laws were being adequately addressed through their estate planning and LLC formation. Adam was friendly, prompt and knowledgeable in working with me to find cost-effective solutions to meet the clients' needs."

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Matthew Goodwin

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Friend

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Adam Dugan is an honest hardworking family man who serves his clients well and is very thorough with his work."

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Matthew Hinson

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Mr. Dugan. In the nearly 7 years that I have known him, I have worked with him on multiple cases. I have found that he is a highly dedicated, intelligent and service oriented attorney. He is a true asset to our profession and community as a whole."

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Brooke Trent

Estate planning lawyer

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Matthew Goodwin

Estate planning lawyer

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Matthew Hinson

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Founding Attorney, WaveCrest Legal, P.A.

2015 - 2015

Law Clerk, Cramer Law Center, P.L.

2013 - 2013

Legal Intern, Britton Law, LLC

2012 - 2012

Legal Intern, Cain & Herren

Associations

2015 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

Member

Education

2014

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2014

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Estate Planning Certificate Program

2007

University of Florida

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2021

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law

Annual Guardianship

2021

Florida Bar, Probate and Trust Litigation Committe

Florida Probate and Trust Litigation

Publications

2015

Legal Blog Legal Blog

Languages

English

Activity

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