Atty. Douglas Aaron Axel

Atty. Douglas Aaron Axel

Douglas Aaron Axel is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, tax fraud / tax evasion, white collar and 11 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

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Profile Summary

About Douglas Aaron Axel at a glance

Douglas Aaron Axel is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, securities, whistleblower, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1994), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1995), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1997), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1998). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1994) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas Aaron Axel is a lawyer practicing securities / investment fraud, tax fraud / tax evasion, white collar and 11 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Douglas practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Aaron Axel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Aaron Axel 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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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Whistleblower & Retaliation

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Aaron Axel

Where is Douglas Aaron Axel's law office located?
Douglas Aaron Axel's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Aaron Axel handle?
Douglas Aaron Axel focuses on business, white collar, securities, whistleblower, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Aaron Axel practiced law?
Douglas Aaron Axel has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Douglas Aaron Axel go to law school?
Douglas Aaron Axel earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Douglas Aaron Axel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1994
B.S.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2010

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