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Lake City, Columbia County
Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Douglas & Douglas
About This Organization

Located in downtown Lake City's courthouse square at 177 NW Madison Street, Lake City, FL 32055 — one block west of the Columbia County Courthouse — Douglas & Douglas is a multi-generational Columbia County law firm serving older adults and families in estate planning, probate administration, fiduciary litigation, and real property succession. Led by Managing Partner Patrick Vernon Douglas (Florida Bar #68639, admitted September 25, 2009; J.D., Florida State University College of Law, with zero disciplinary history), the firm drafts Last Wills and Testaments, revocable living trusts, Lady Bird and life estate deeds, durable financial powers of attorney, living wills, and health care surrogate designations, and guides personal representatives and heirs through Third Judicial Circuit formal administration, summary administration, wrongful death estate proceedings, and contested probate matters.

Official Verification Sources: The Florida Bar Member Profile — Patrick Vernon Douglas (Bar #68639); Douglas & Douglas Official Website (Lake City)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida Bar License: Bar# 68639Status: Active Member in Good Standing

Issuer: The Florida Bar

Notes: Patrick Vernon Douglas — Admitted to The Florida Bar on September 25, 2009; J.D., Florida State University College of Law; Managing Partner at Douglas & Douglas, 177 NW Madison St, Lake City, FL 32055.

Services Offered
Last Wills & Testaments, Revocable Living Trusts & Estate Planning
Formal & Summary Probate Administration (3rd Judicial Circuit — Columbia County)
Contested Probate, Estate Litigation & Wrongful Death Estate Administration
Lady Bird Deeds, Life Estate Deeds & Homestead Property Succession
Durable Financial Powers of Attorney, Living Wills & Health Care Surrogates
Nursing Home Abuse & Vulnerable Adult Civil Injury Representation
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Douglas & Douglas's services, licensing, and credentials.

Where is Douglas & Douglas located in Lake City?

Douglas & Douglas maintains its law office at 177 NW Madison Street, Lake City, FL 32055, one block west of the Columbia County Courthouse in downtown Lake City.

Does Douglas & Douglas handle both estate planning and Columbia County probate proceedings?

Yes. Managing Partner Patrick V. Douglas (Florida Bar #68639) assists Columbia County seniors with wills, trusts, Lady Bird deeds, and advance directives, and represents personal representatives and beneficiaries in formal, summary, and contested probate matters in the Third Judicial Circuit.

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Contact Information
Address
177 NW Madison St, Lake City, FL 32055
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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