Atty. Douglas Crafts Carleton

Atty. Douglas Crafts Carleton

Douglas Crafts Carleton is a lawyer practicing real estate finance and investing, real estate, structured finance and securitization and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1985, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Crafts Carleton at a glance

Douglas Crafts Carleton is a Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at University of Southern California Gould School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Crafts Carleton is a lawyer practicing real estate finance and investing, real estate, structured finance and securitization and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1985, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Douglas practices at Dechert LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Crafts Carleton's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 San Francisco 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 Crafts Carleton

Where is Douglas Crafts Carleton's law office located?
Douglas Crafts Carleton's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Crafts Carleton handle?
Douglas Crafts Carleton focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Crafts Carleton practiced law?
Douglas Crafts Carleton has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Douglas Crafts Carleton go to law school?
Douglas Crafts Carleton earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Douglas Crafts Carleton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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