Atty. Douglas Edward Ernst

Atty. Douglas Edward Ernst

Mr. Douglas Edward Ernst is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, workouts.

Atlanta Atlanta 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (470) 826-2728 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas Edward Ernst at a glance

Douglas Edward Ernst is an Associate based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at King & Spalding LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1989). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1989) and University of Missouri (B.S.B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Douglas Edward Ernst is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, workouts
  • Douglas received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1979, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Douglas practices at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Edward Ernst's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Douglas Edward Ernst is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

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

Douglas Edward Ernst is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Edward Ernst

Where is Douglas Edward Ernst's law office located?
Douglas Edward Ernst's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is King & Spalding LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Edward Ernst handle?
Douglas Edward Ernst focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Douglas Edward Ernst practiced law?
Douglas Edward Ernst has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Douglas Edward Ernst go to law school?
Douglas Edward Ernst earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S.B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Douglas Edward Ernst for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1989
B.S.B.A.
University of Missouri
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1989

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