Atty. Douglas Avery Ruley

Atty. Douglas Avery Ruley

Mr. Douglas Avery Ruley is a lawyer practicing appellate practice.

Asheville Asheville 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Avery Ruley at a glance

Douglas Avery Ruley is an Attorney based in Asheville, North Carolina, practicing at Davis And Whitlock P C. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1987) and Alaska (1994). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1987) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Douglas Avery Ruley is a lawyer practicing appellate practice
  • Douglas Avery received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Douglas Avery practices at Davis & Whitlock, P.C. in Asheville, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Avery Ruley's Areas of Practice

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Avery Ruley

Where is Douglas Avery Ruley's law office located?
Douglas Avery Ruley's law practice is located in Asheville, North Carolina. The firm is Davis And Whitlock P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Avery Ruley handle?
Douglas Avery Ruley focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Douglas Avery Ruley practiced law?
Douglas Avery Ruley has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Douglas Avery Ruley go to law school?
Douglas Avery Ruley earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Douglas Avery Ruley for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1987
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1983

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1987
Alaska
Admitted: 1994

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