Atty. Douglas Bell Wessel
Douglas Bell Wessel is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and 5 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Douglas Bell Wessel is a Member based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Douglas B. Wessel. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1979). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1979) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Fairfax and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations Virginia State Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Bell Wessel is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and 5 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Douglas practices at Douglas B. Wessel in Reston, VA
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Douglas Bell Wessel is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Douglas Bell Wessel is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Virginia →
Douglas Bell Wessel is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Douglas Bell Wessel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Douglas Bell Wessel is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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