Doug Burnetti
Founding Attorney
“As a board certified civil trial lawyer, I have had the opportunity to handle many different types of cases in the courtroom including auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and products liability. As the founder of Burnetti, P.A., I am very pleased to have watched the firm develop over the years.
I am also very pleased to see how Burnetti, P.A. has developed into a premier trial lawyer firm. One of our goals for the lawyers of Burnetti, P.A. is that they actually try cases. We believe that trying cases helps protect all of our clients in the long run, and actually helps our clients even at the bargaining table. Additionally, Burnetti, P.A. brings a financial strength for our clients which further helps our clients’ case.”
Affiliations & Associations
- Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1999
- Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Eagle Member, now known as Florida Justice Association
- American Inns of Court (former member)
- AV Preeminent® Martindale-Hubbell since 2002
- Florida Justice Association Bad Faith Task Force June, 2012 – June, 2013; previously served on the Task Force from July, 2010 – June, 2011
- Florida Justice Association Board of Directors June, 2010 – June, 2012
- Florida Justice Association Membership Committee June, 2010 – June, 2011
- Florida Super Lawyers Since 2014
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Jacksonville Bar Association
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Polk County Trial Lawyers Association
- Rules of Evidence Committee, Florida Bar (former member)
- Trial Lawyer’s Section of the Florida Bar
- US District Court, Middle District of Florida
- 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Birthplace
- Born in St. Charles, Illinois, raised in Florida
Education
- University of Florida, Bachelors Degree
- University of Florida College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1990
Hobbies/Interests
- Spending time with his wife Deni
- Spending time with his children and grandchildren
- President, Burnetti Children’s Foundation
- Member of Heritage Baptist Church
In The News
- Doug Burnetti Earns AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Douglas Burnetti Selected to the 2014 Florida Super Lawyers List
- Doug Burnetti Selected for Florida Super Lawyers List for 2nd Consecutive Year
- Courtroom Accomplishments Earn Doug Burnetti Nomination to 2016 Florida Super Lawyers
Our Testimonials
Hear From Clients Across the State of Florida-
“I highly recommend Burnetti P.A. as a great and caring law firm.”
- Michelle M. -
“They are the best I would recommend them to everybody.”
- Jeannette D. -
“They made sure that I was getting my equal justice. This team was amazing!”
- Gerard E. -
“The settlement he got for me was far above my expectations.”
- Evelyn B. R. -
“I can’t speak highly enough about my experience with Burnetti, PA.”
- Chuck S.