About Douglas A.
Douglas A. Oberdorfer is a attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, specializing in family law, estate planning, probate, and elder law. He established the Law Office of Douglas A. Oberdorfer, P.A.
in 2003, following the unexpected passing of his father, to continue assisting clients with their family's legal matters. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Douglas earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina in 1994. He then pursued his Juris Doctor at the University of Florida College of Law, graduating in 1997. After law school, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida, gaining valuable courtroom experience.
In 1998, Douglas was admitted to the Florida Bar and the North Carolina Bar. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. At his firm, Douglas focuses on asset protection, estate planning, trust creation and management, probate administration, and Medicaid planning.
He is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association and The Florida Bar's Family Law and Real Property, Probate and Trust Sections. Douglas has been recognized by his peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2026. Outside of his professional life, Douglas enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. The family shares a focus on sports, and Douglas has found immense joy in coaching youth baseball at the local ballpark, nurturing young talents and contributing to the community.
