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Adam has resided in Jacksonville since 2001, but hails from Maui, Hawaii. He married his wife, Nicole, in 2002 and the two of them have two wonderful children together: Asher and Maile. Prior to law, Adam specialized in small business management and originally attended law school to supplement his business expertise. However, while earning his law degree, Adam realized that he could best use both his business acumen and legal education by establishing his own legal practice. In 2015, WaveCrest Legal, P.A. was born.
Adam enjoys all things outdoors, including surfing, fishing, snowboarding, hiking, kayaking, free-diving, and scuba-diving. Adam has taught the 4th and 5th grade Sunday School at his previous church in Gainesville and is now an active member of his current church, Eleven22.
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Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2022 | Probate
Best Attorney
Thank you to Adam and his office. They did a tremendous job with a very difficult probate case. They stayed on top of everything and kept me updated throughout the process. I would definitely work with Adam and his office again. Thanks again
Posted by Julie | May 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Mr. Dugan KNOWS probate!
What a pleasure to have had Mr Dugan handle our very complicated probate. After interviewing multiple probate lawyers we were referred to and decided upon Mr. Dugan. So glad for the referral. Mr Dugan was VERY knowledgeable and fair. I enjoyed speaking to him on numerous occasions... an attorney with...
Thank you for your kind words, Julie! It was a privilege to be trusted to assist you during a difficult times. We wish you all the best!
Posted by Donna | February 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
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 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...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2015 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2014
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2014
Estate Planning Certificate Program
2007
B.S.
2021
Annual Guardianship
2021
Florida Probate and Trust Litigation
2015
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Does section 709.2109 (c), Florida Statutes also apply to "Durable" Power of Attorneys? Statutory interpretation appreciated.
05 Aug 2015
Is section 709.08, Florida Statutes still in effect for Durable Power of Attorneys that were signed prior to October 2011?
05 Aug 2015
Can an "Estate" apply for its own Credit Card? (That might sound like a strange question, so here's some background...)
04 Aug 2015