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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 Diana | June 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent Estate Legal Service
Adam Dugan is an excellent estate lawyer. He represented us in a very contentious estate and contractual matter and helped us navigate through this unpleasantness in a personable and professional manner. Adam was great about keeping us informed as our case progressed through the system. He is hone...
Thank you for your kind words, Diana. We were glad of assistance to you and your loved ones during such a difficult time. It was our pleasure to work with, and get to know you. We wish you all the best!
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...
Posted by Fred | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
The right coice!!
Adam was a fantastic help in getting us through a very tough time. I lost my father, then my mother 43 days later. He handled the rather complex probate with easy & confidence. He had several ideas & suggestions on how to handle the probate. I would suggest him to anyone. As a matter of fact I have a...
Posted by Michael | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Highly Recommended
My wife and I used Adam for an estate planning matter. He was thoughtful and creative in applying the law to our situation. We would use him again and can recommend him highly.
"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."
Estate planning lawyer
Estate planning lawyer
Litigation lawyer
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
English
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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
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04 Aug 2015