Putnam County FL Lawyers

Putnam County, FL sits approximately 30 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and is centrally located between Jacksonville, Gainesville, St. Augustine, and Daytona Beach. Established in 1849, the county was named in honor of Benjamin Alexander Putnam, the first president of the Florida Historical Society. Putnam County contains 70,400 residents in its 827 square miles.

 

Putnam County has an abundance of freshwater bodies, and is known for its largemouth black bass fishing and native wildlife habitat viewing opportunities. Area attractions include Ravine Gardens State Park, the Larimer Arts Center, and the Palatka Golf Club.

 

Located among the residents of this quiet community are a number of Putnam County lawyers. Lawyers in Putnam County specialize in legal matters involving business, real estate, family matters, intellectual property, personal injury, medical malpractice, and many others.

 

Lawyers in Putnam County are embroiled in a lawsuit against a proposed Wal-mart distribution center. Lawyers for Putnam County are seeking to amend the growth management plan for the county imposed by the state, in order to permit construction of the 880,000 square foot distribution complex. However, Putnam County officials face opposition from neighboring Volusia County and area residents who claim the distribution facility will disrupt area homes and business and strain local roads, with up to 800 trucks driving into and out of the facility daily. The lawsuit is ongoing.

 

Florida's court system is divided into 20 judicial circuits, which contain circuit, county, and district courts. Lawyers in Putnam County argue their cases in the 7^th Judicial Circuit Courts, the 5^th District Court of Appeal, or the Florida Supreme Court. Each court is unique and has its own rules and procedures; a local Putnam County lawyer can help you to navigate this complex system.

 

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