Atty. Douglas Alan Barnes
Mr. Douglas Alan Barnes is a lawyer practicing general, civil practice, guardianships and 14 other areas of law.
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Douglas Alan Barnes is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Douglas A. Barnes. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Texas (1967). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D. Texas, 1967) and University of Missouri (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas Alan Barnes is a lawyer practicing general, civil practice, guardianships and 14 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1962, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Douglas practices at Douglas A. Barnes in Dallas, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Alan Barnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Douglas Alan Barnes is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
Douglas Alan Barnes is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
Douglas Alan Barnes is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Douglas Alan Barnes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Douglas Alan Barnes is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
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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 Dallas 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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