Atty. Douglas Demerell Sumner
Douglas Demerell Sumner is a lawyer. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Austin Peay State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Douglas Demerell Sumner is a Member based in Petersburg, Virginia, practicing at Douglas DeMerell Sumner. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (Inactive) (1988) and Georgia (Inactive) (1995). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1988) and Austin Peay State University (B.S., 1974). Active member of State Bar of Georgia Charleston County Bar Association South Carolina Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Petersburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Demerell Sumner is a lawyer
- Douglas received a B.S. degree from Austin Peay State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Douglas practices at Douglas DeMerell Sumner in Petersburg, VA
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Petersburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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