Atty. David S. Douglas

Atty. David S. Douglas

David S. Douglas is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About David S. Douglas at a glance

David S. Douglas is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (2005), and U.S. Tax Court (2012). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1985) and Brown University (A.B., 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David S. Douglas is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation
  • David S. received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David S. practices at Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David S. Douglas's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David S. Douglas

Where is David S. Douglas's law office located?
David S. Douglas's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S. Douglas handle?
David S. Douglas focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David S. Douglas practiced law?
David S. Douglas has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David S. Douglas go to law school?
David S. Douglas earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B., 1982).
How can I contact David S. Douglas for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1985
A.B.
Brown University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2012

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