Duane and his staff have earned a reputation throughout North Central Florida for tough and thorough representation in all types of accident cases. Although Duane has been blessed in his law practice and has affected the lives of many people, his greatest joy is in spending time with his family. He enjoys staying active with his beloved children and grandchildren.

Educational and Professional Background

Duane is a 1966 graduate of Columbia High School, where he was the Student Body President and played linebacker and fullback for the Tigers. After high school, Duane began pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming an attorney by attending LCCC and the University of Florida. From 1969 to 1971, Duane spent two years in Argentina as a missionary for the LDS Church and became fluent in Spanish. In 1972, Duane received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in Business Finance. In 1975, Duane received his law degree from the University of Florida, where he graduated with High Honors, 4th in his class, and was admitted to the Florida Bar. Thirty-four years later, Duane is at the very pinnacle of his legal career. In 1986, Duane was elected County Attorney of Columbia County, Florida, and served two years as such. After a very diverse legal experience in the early part of his career, Duane has focused the last 22 years of his law practice in the areas of personal injury, auto accidents, workers’ compensation, and social security disability. Duane represents hundreds of people each year in recovering monetary damages for their injuries from auto accidents, workplace injuries, and premises liability cases.

Family and Community Involvement

Duane E. Thomas is a native of Lake City, FL. Duane and his beautiful wife Karen have seven children and seven grandchildren. Duane and Karen remain active in their church. Duane is also a lover of old cars, and his hobby is his well-restored classic 1965 Pontiac GTO.