Atty. Douglas C Richards

Atty. Douglas C Richards

Mr. Douglas C Richards is a lawyer practicing education law.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Douglas C Richards at a glance

Douglas C Richards is an Asst. Atty. Gen. based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on education. Admitted to practice in Utah (1981). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1979) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Douglas C Richards is a lawyer practicing education law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Douglas practices in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas C Richards's Areas of Practice

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

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Where is Douglas C Richards's law office located?
Douglas C Richards's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas C Richards handle?
Douglas C Richards focuses on education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Douglas C Richards practiced law?
Douglas C Richards has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Douglas C Richards go to law school?
Douglas C Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1979
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1981

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