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Atty. Douglas Demerell Sumner

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.

Petersburg Petersburg 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Douglas Demerell Sumner at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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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

Jurisdictional Context

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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Douglas Demerell Sumner's law practice is located in Petersburg, Virginia. The firm is Douglas DeMerell Sumner. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Douglas Demerell Sumner practiced law?
Douglas Demerell Sumner has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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Douglas Demerell Sumner earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1974).
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1988
B.S.
Austin Peay State University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

South Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1988
Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1995

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