Atty. Douglas Benson Ford
Douglas Benson Ford is a lawyer practicing immigration, human rights. Douglas received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1983, and has been licensed for 29 years.
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Douglas Benson Ford is an Immigration Clinic of UVA based in Charlottesville, Virginia. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on immigration and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1997) and Virginia (2018). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1983). Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Benson Ford is a lawyer practicing immigration, human rights
- Douglas received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1983, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Douglas practices in Charlottesville, VA
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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 Charlottesville 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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