Atty. Douglas Dow Barnes

Atty. Douglas Dow Barnes

Douglas Dow Barnes is a lawyer practicing municipal law, civil rights, administrative law and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Dow Barnes at a glance

Douglas Dow Barnes is a litigation, civil rights, and government attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1979) and U. S. District Court, Central District of California (1979). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1979) and Pomona College (B.A. University, 1974). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Dow Barnes is a lawyer practicing municipal law, civil rights, administrative law and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Douglas practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Dow Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Douglas Dow Barnes is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Los Angeles 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 Dow Barnes

Where is Douglas Dow Barnes's law office located?
Douglas Dow Barnes's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Dow Barnes handle?
Douglas Dow Barnes focuses on litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Dow Barnes practiced law?
Douglas Dow Barnes has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Douglas Dow Barnes go to law school?
Douglas Dow Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. University, 1974).
How can I contact Douglas Dow Barnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1979
B.A. University
Pomona College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1979
U. S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1979

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