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Douglas L. Anderson

Burr & Forman LLP
"Doug Anderson has a wealth of experience in his area of expertise and always gets the job done very efficiently, professionally, and with excellent results. He is especially valuable because of his local connections and reputation in the Mobile, Alabama area. I highly recommend him."

-Steven L. Offner (Millard Refrigerated Services, Inc.), Omaha

"Douglas Anderson is the best real estate lawyer we have worked with -- depth and breadth, from initial predevelopment analysis, easements, contracts, zoning, land (purchase and lease), land and loan closing, lease structure, and negotiations. He has timely follow up and strong leadership assistance."

-Don Kelly, Sr. (The Mitchell Company, Inc.), Mobile

Lawyer Bio

Doug is a Partner in the firm's Real Estate and Lending practice groups where he specializes in land use, zoning, and commercial lending.

Doug has more than 30 years of experience handling all aspects of real estate law from contracts and boundary line disputes to complex commercial transactions. He represents developers, purchasers, owners, and lenders in both transactional and development matters.

Doug previously served on the City of Mobile Planning Commission and is recognized as the leading expert in land use matters in Mobile. He currently serves as the attorney for the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment for the City of Mobile, as well as serves as general counsel to the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Mobile, Inc.

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Education:

  • Samford University , Juris Doctor, graduated 1982
  • University of Alabama, Bachelor of Science, graduated 1979

Bar Admissions:

  • Alabama, Alabama Bar Association

Affiliations:

  • Alabama Bar Association - Member
  • Homebuilders Association of Metro Mobile - Member
  • Mobile Association of Realtors - Member
  • Mobile Bar Association - Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Land Use and Zoning Law, Mobile (2021)
  • Litigation - Real Estate, Mobile (2015)
  • Real Estate Law, Mobile (2014)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Real Estate Law
 

Awards:

  • Best Lawyers in America, Land Use and Zoning Law (2016-2020), Real Estate Law (2010-2020), Litigation - Real Estate (2011-2020)
  • Best Lawyers in America, "Lawyer of the Year," Real Estate Law, Mobile, Alabama (2014, 2015)
  • Home Builders Association of Metro Mobile, E. L. Jones Hall of Fame Award
  • Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Special Focus:

  • COVID-19
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"Doug Anderson has a wealth of experience in his area of expertise and always gets the job done very efficiently, professionally, and with excellent results. He is especially valuable because of his local connections and reputation in the Mobile, Alabama area. I highly recommend him."

Steven L. Offner, Millard Refrigerated Services, Inc., Omaha

"Douglas Anderson is the best real estate lawyer we have worked with -- depth and breadth, from initial predevelopment analysis, easements, contracts, zoning, land (purchase and lease), land and loan closing, lease structure, and negotiations. He has timely follow up and strong leadership assistance."

Don Kelly, Sr., The Mitchell Company, Inc., Mobile

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19 Office Locations
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Alabama

Alabama

Birmingham, AL

420 North 20th Street, Suite 3400

Birmingham, AL 35203

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(205) 251.3000

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Mobile, AL

11 North Water Street, Suite 22200

Mobile, AL 36602

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(251) 344.5151

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Montgomery, AL

445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 2040

Montgomery, AL 36104

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(334) 241.7000

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Delaware

Delaware

Wilmington, DE

1201 North Market Street, Suite 1407

Wilmington, DE 19801

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(302) 830.2300

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Florida

Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Las Olas Centre II, Suite 1440

350 East Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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(954) 414.6200

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Jacksonville, FL

Bank of America Tower, Suite 3000

50 North Laura Street

Jacksonville, FL 32202

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(904) 232.7200

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Orlando, FL

200 South Orange Avenue, Suite 800

Orlando, FL 32801

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(407) 540.6600

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Tampa, FL

One Tampa City Center, Suite 3200

201 North Franklin Street

Tampa, FL 33602

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(813) 221.2626

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Georgia

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Atlanta, GA

171 Seventeenth Street, NW, Suite 1100

Atlanta, GA 30363

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(404) 815.3000

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Mississippi

Mississippi

Jackson, MS

The Pinnacle at Jackson Place, Suite M-100

190 East Capitol Street

Jackson, MS 39201

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(601) 355.3434

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North Carolina

North Carolina

Charlotte, NC

Bank of America Plaza, Suite 2610

101 South Tryon Street

Charlotte, NC 28280

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(704) 347.1170

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Raleigh, NC

421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 1100

Raleigh, NC 27601

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(919) 334.4710

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South Carolina

South Carolina

Bluffton, SC

The Plaza at Belfair, Suite 200

Four Clarks Summit Drive

Bluffton, SC 29910-4993

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(843) 815.2171

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Charleston, SC

100 Calhoun Street, Suite 400

P.O. Box 1431

Charleston, SC 29402

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(843) 723.7831

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Columbia, SC

1221 Main Street, Suite 1800

P.O. Box 11390

Columbia, SC 29211

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(803) 799.9800

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Greenville, SC

Poinsett Plaza, Suite 700

104 South Main Street

P.O. Box 447

Greenville, SC 29602

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(864) 271.4940

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Hilton Head Island, SC

Shelter Cove Executive Park, Suite 400

23-B Shelter Cove Lane

P.O. Drawer Three

Hilton Head Island, SC 29938

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(843) 785.2171

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Myrtle Beach, SC

Founders Centre, Suite 206

2411 Oak Street

P.O. Box 336

Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

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(843) 444.1107

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Tennessee

Tennessee

Nashville, TN

222 Second Avenue South, Suite 2000

Nashville, TN 37201

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(615) 724.3200

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