The U.S. Courts reported a decline in contract dispute filings in 2022, but this came after a 39% increase in 2021. Many disputes involve someone trying to legally get out of the contract, but there are only a few ways to do that. One option is a force majeure. Force...
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5 steps to effectively navigate a DUI stop
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida police arrested over 43,000 drivers for driving under the influence in 2022. The police pulling you over on suspicion of a DUI can create a tense and intimidating situation. The severity...
3 mistakes to avoid when you write your will
Writing your will can be a complicated task. If you are not careful, you might create future conflict or confusion for your loved ones. When drafting this important document, avoid these common mistakes. Choosing the wrong executor After your death, your executor...
Can I refuse a field sobriety test?
DUI stops are a scary experience. However, you still have certain legal protections that might help your situation. For example, you might believe you must perform a field sobriety test when a police officer asks you to. This is not necessarily the case. Continue...
Free Business Risk Assessment Tool
Have you ever wondered how much liability risk you have in your business? Click the link below to try this free tool to find out where you stand. Business Risk Analyzer
Attention Associates Looking to Hang Out a Shingle, We are Now Hiring Of Counsel!
Are you tired of working for someone else? Are you thinking about hanging out your own shingle but are hesitant to execute or want to perfect your model? Join The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson as Of Counsel. The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson is offering an...
Client Stories: BURGgeois, LLC
The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson loves to promote its clients and tell their stories. This video tells the story of BURGgeois, LLC. BURGgeois is a company started in beautiful St. Petersburg. The word BURGeois is invented by the company's founder, Deanna Barcelona,...
Attorney Doug Jackson Interviewed on Voyage Medspa’s New Program, The Burg’s Beautiful
Attorney Doug Jackson had the honor of being interviewed by Dr. Suzanne Ben-Kane of Voyage Medspa, on their new program called The Burg's Beautiful. As a special honor, Mr. Jackson was the very first person interviewed on The Burg's Beautiful. Dr. Ben-Kane asked...
Businessy Commercial (Cheesy Lawyer Commercials)
A law firm wouldn't be complete without a cheesy lawyer commercial. We intend to be considered one of the greatest law firms, so The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson is producing some of the cheesiest lawyer commercials you will ever see. This one is about business law....
September 2022 Message from the President (Special Animated Edition)
This is The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson's September 2022 Message from the President. In this special edition Animated Message from the President, Animated Doug Jackson steps in to deliver this month's message for Live-Action Doug Jackson. For his first time...