Atty. Douglas Bruce Stevenson

Atty. Douglas Bruce Stevenson

Douglas Bruce Stevenson is a lawyer practicing maritime law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from United States Coast Guard Academy in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Maplewood Maplewood 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Bruce Stevenson at a glance

Douglas Bruce Stevenson is a Ctr. for Seafarer's Rights based in Maplewood, New Jersey. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in Florida (1977) and New York (1982). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1977) and United States Coast Guard Academy (B.S., 1970). Serands clients in Maplewood, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Bruce Stevenson is a lawyer practicing maritime law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from United States Coast Guard Academy in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Douglas practices in Maplewood, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Bruce Stevenson's Areas of Practice

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Where is Douglas Bruce Stevenson's law office located?
Douglas Bruce Stevenson's law practice is located in Maplewood, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Bruce Stevenson handle?
Douglas Bruce Stevenson focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Douglas Bruce Stevenson practiced law?
Douglas Bruce Stevenson has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Douglas Bruce Stevenson go to law school?
Douglas Bruce Stevenson earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1970).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1977
B.S.
United States Coast Guard Academy
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1977
New York
Admitted: 1982

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