Atty. Douglas E. Starcher
Douglas E. Starcher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Public Finance Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law.
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Douglas E. Starcher is a family law, business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida. Educated at Florida State University (JD, 1989) and Georgetown University (—, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas E. Starcher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Public Finance Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Douglas E., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2010
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas E. Starcher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Douglas E. Starcher is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas E. Starcher is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Douglas E. Starcher is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →
Douglas E. Starcher is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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