Atty. Douglas Dean Orvis

Atty. Douglas Dean Orvis

Douglas Dean Orvis is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, media and technology. Douglas received a degree from Indiana University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Washington Washington 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Dean Orvis at a glance

Douglas Dean Orvis is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Morgan Lewis And Bockius Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1996) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1998). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (JD, 1996) and Indiana University (Bachelor, 1993). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas Dean Orvis is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, media and technology
  • Douglas received a degree from Indiana University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Douglas practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Dean Orvis's Areas of Practice

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

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 District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Dean Orvis

Where is Douglas Dean Orvis's law office located?
Douglas Dean Orvis's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Morgan Lewis And Bockius Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Dean Orvis handle?
Douglas Dean Orvis focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Douglas Dean Orvis practiced law?
Douglas Dean Orvis has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Douglas Dean Orvis go to law school?
Douglas Dean Orvis earned their education at (JD, 1996); (Bachelor, 1993).
How can I contact Douglas Dean Orvis for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1996
Bachelor
Indiana University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1998

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