Atty. Douglas Dewitt Small

Atty. Douglas Dewitt Small

Douglas Dewitt Small is a lawyer practicing personal injury, premises liability, products liability and 4 other areas of law. Douglas received a degree from Indiana University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

South Bend South Bend 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Dewitt Small at a glance

Douglas Dewitt Small is a Member based in South Bend, Indiana. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. Court of Claims (1983) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. S (1983). Educated at Indiana University (J.D. B.A., 1983) and Indiana University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of St and Joseph County, Indiana State and American Bar Associations American Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in South Bend, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Dewitt Small is a lawyer practicing personal injury, premises liability, products liability and 4 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a degree from Indiana University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Douglas practices in South Bend, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Dewitt Small's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Douglas Dewitt Small is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Indiana →

Wrongful Death

Douglas Dewitt Small is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Indiana →

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.

Douglas Dewitt Small is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Douglas Dewitt Small is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Indiana →

Product Liability

Douglas Dewitt Small is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in South Bend are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Dewitt Small

Where is Douglas Dewitt Small's law office located?
Douglas Dewitt Small's law practice is located in South Bend, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Dewitt Small handle?
Douglas Dewitt Small focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Douglas Dewitt Small practiced law?
Douglas Dewitt Small has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Douglas Dewitt Small go to law school?
Douglas Dewitt Small earned their education at (J.D. B.A., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Douglas Dewitt Small for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Dewitt Small 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 Douglas Dewitt Small received?
Douglas Dewitt Small's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. B.A.
Indiana University
- 1983
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana U.S. Court of Claims
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. S
Admitted: 1983

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