Atty. Douglas Alan Ames

Atty. Douglas Alan Ames

Douglas Alan Ames is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, commercial, employment & labor and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1980, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Huntington Beach Huntington Beach 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Alan Ames at a glance

Douglas Alan Ames is a Member based in Huntington Beach, California, practforg at Ames Law Office. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1998) and Harvard University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Huntington Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Alan Ames is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, commercial, employment & labor and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1980, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Douglas practices at Ames Law Office in Huntington Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Alan Ames's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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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Civil Litigation

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Huntington Beach 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 substantiand 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 Alan Ames

Where is Douglas Alan Ames's law office located?
Douglas Alan Ames's law practice is located in Huntington Beach, California. The firm is Ames Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Alan Ames handle?
Douglas Alan Ames focuses on employment, business, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Alan Ames practiced law?
Douglas Alan Ames has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Douglas Alan Ames go to law school?
Douglas Alan Ames earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Douglas Alan Ames for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1998
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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