Atty. Douglas Bruce Large

Atty. Douglas Bruce Large

Douglas Bruce Large is a lawyer practicing litigation in diverse areas, shareholder litigation, false advertising and 4 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from UCLA in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Bruce Large at a glance

Douglas Bruce Large is a Senior Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Archbald & Spray LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, environmental, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1975), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1999). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1975) and UCLA (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Bruce Large is a lawyer practicing litigation in diverse areas, shareholder litigation, false advertising and 4 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from UCLA in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Douglas practices at Archbald & Spray LLP in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Bruce Large's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Bruce Large

Where is Douglas Bruce Large's law office located?
Douglas Bruce Large's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Archbald & Spray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Bruce Large handle?
Douglas Bruce Large focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, environmental, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Bruce Large practiced law?
Douglas Bruce Large has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Douglas Bruce Large go to law school?
Douglas Bruce Large earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Douglas Bruce Large for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Bruce Large directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Bruce Large received?
Douglas Bruce Large's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1975
B.A.
UCLA
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1999

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