Transcript: Hey, I’m Doug Jackson, founding attorney of The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson. Today, I want to talk to hiring, and specifically, what is the difference between an independent contractor versus and employee. You’ve worked hard to build your business and...
What is a Franchise?
Transcript: Hey, I’m Doug Jackson, founding attorney of The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson. Today, I want to talk to you about franchises. What is a franchise? A franchise is a business model in which a franchisor licenses their brand, trademarks, and processes to a...

Attorney Douglas G. Jackson is Published in the Paraclete
Managing Attorney Douglas G. Jackson was published in the July/August 2022 edition of the Paraclete. The Paraclete is the St. Petersburg Bar Association's bi-monthly publication for its members. The theme of this issue was Leadership. Doug's article can be found on...
July 2022 Message from the President
Transcript: Dear Friends of the Firm, Much has happened since my last letter to you. We celebrated Father’s Day, Juneteen and Pride. Daniele Green began as our newest and final Summer Legal Intern of 2022. I submitted an article to the Paraclete, the...
2 Reasons Service Agreements are Necessary for Service Oriented Businesses – Video
Transcript: Hello, I’m Doug Jackson, founding attorney of The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson. Today, I want to talk to you about two major reasons that service agreements are necessary for service oriented. We’ve all signed them. They are everywhere. When you buy a...

LAW FIRM NEWS UPDATE: Legal Investigator Michael Durkin Attended St. Pete Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 22, 2022
On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Legal Investigator Michael Durkin attended the St Pete Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the opening of Optum St. Pete, located at 7501 Dr. MLK Blvd. St. Petersburg. Optum has primary care and affiliated primary care offices...

LAW FIRM NEWS UPDATE: Case Manager Stacey Bechtel Attended Tampa Bay Paralegal Association’s Luncheon on June 16, 2022
On June 16, 2022 Case Manager Stacey Bechtel attended the monthly Tampa Bay Paralegal Association’s educational luncheon. This month the topic was: From the Trenches: Investigations of Claims Related to Discovery Issues, including Witnesses and Client Interviews, and...

3 Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan When You Purchase Life Insurance
Open Article as a PDF / Print View When you purchase life insurance, it's important to update your estate plan to reflect your new coverage. Here are three reasons why: Life insurance should be one part of a broader estate plan. Your life insurance policy is...

3 Reasons You Should Update Your estate Plan After You Buy a House
Open Article as PDF / Print View If you have recently purchased a new home, congratulations! This is a huge accomplishment and milestone in your life. Along with the excitement of becoming a homeowner, it's also important to take some time to update your estate...

3 Reasons to Hire Business Counsel on a Subscription Basis
Open Article as a PDF / Print View Businesses often need lawyers. For businesses, hiring business counsel[1] on a subscription basis is becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. Having someone on-call who is dedicated to keeping the business...