Atty. Douglas Alan Barnes

Atty. Douglas Alan Barnes

Mr. Douglas Alan Barnes is a lawyer practicing child care, family, administrative and 2 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (469) 642-2007 Book Appointment

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About Douglas Alan Barnes at a glance

Douglas Alan Barnes is a The TX Dept. Fam. & Protect. Servs. based in Austin, Texas. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on family law and government. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992). Educated at Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1989) and Southern Methodist University (J.D. Texas, 1967). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Douglas Alan Barnes is a lawyer practicing child care, family, administrative and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Douglas practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Alan Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Austin 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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Where is Douglas Alan Barnes's law office located?
Douglas Alan Barnes's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Alan Barnes handle?
Douglas Alan Barnes focuses on family law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Douglas Alan Barnes practiced law?
Douglas Alan Barnes has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Douglas Alan Barnes go to law school?
Douglas Alan Barnes earned their education at (B.A., 1989); (J.D. Texas, 1967).
How can I contact Douglas Alan Barnes for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1989
J.D. Texas
Southern Methodist University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1992

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