Atty. Doug Walla

Atty. Doug Walla

Legal Experience Mr. Walla has more than 25 years of experience as a litigator and trial lawyer, handling construction defect, professional liability, premises liability, product defect, trucking/automotive and oil field claims, as well as contract and commercial claims.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Doug Walla at a glance

Doug Walla is an Associate based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Dorsett Johnson & Cisneros. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas United States District Court f (1991). Educated at University of Houston Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A. English, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Legal Experience Mr. Walla has more than 25 years of experience as a litigator and trial lawyer, handling construction defect, professional liability, premises liability, product defect, trucking/automotive and oil field claims, as well as contract and commercial claims
  • Mr. Walla is a native Houstonian, but is a former resident of the Rio Grande Valley and has handled and tried numerous cases in Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr, Nueces, Webb and other South Texas counties, as well in the Houston area
  • Mr. Walla has also handled numerous appeals in the 1st, 4th and 14th Court of appeals, as well as the Fifth circuit court of Appeals
  • Professional Memberships and Activities Texas State Bar Construction Law Section of Texas State Bar

Practice Areas Explained

Doug Walla's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Doug Walla handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

Doug Walla is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Doug Walla

Where is Doug Walla's law office located?
Doug Walla's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Dorsett Johnson & Cisneros. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Doug Walla handle?
Doug Walla focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Doug Walla practiced law?
Doug Walla has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Doug Walla go to law school?
Doug Walla earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. English, 1984).
How can I contact Doug Walla for a consultation?
You can contact Doug Walla directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Doug Walla received?
Doug Walla's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law School
- 1990
B.A. English
University of Texas at Austin
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas United States District Court f
Admitted: 1991

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