Doug Dodson attended the University of Miami School of Law, where he completed his Masters in Business Administration in Management and Management Science while pursuing his legal studies. Prior to law school, Doug attended the University of Miami where he received a B.S. in Business Administration in Finance.

After law school, Doug served as the Home Health Administrator at Cypress Cove Retirement Community in Ft. Myers, and completed the CORE training program for Assisted Living Administrators. As the Administrator for a Home Health Agency, he experienced first-hand the challenges facing many residents and their families, and worked extensively with residents and family members to address the legal, financial, and healthcare challenges they faced. He now focuses on probate and trust administration.