Atty. Douglas Eric Graff

Atty. Douglas Eric Graff

Douglas Eric Graff is a lawyer practicing appeals, licensing, government and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Capital University in 1974, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Columbus Columbus 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Eric Graff at a glance

Douglas Eric Graff is a Managing Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Graff & McGovern, LPA. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, government, health care, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals (1994). Educated at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Capital University (B.A. Political, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas Eric Graff is a lawyer practicing appeals, licensing, government and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Capital University in 1974, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Douglas practices at Graff & McGovern, LPA in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Eric Graff's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

Douglas Eric Graff is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Eric Graff

Where is Douglas Eric Graff's law office located?
Douglas Eric Graff's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Graff & McGovern, LPA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Eric Graff handle?
Douglas Eric Graff focuses on real estate, ip, government, health care, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Douglas Eric Graff practiced law?
Douglas Eric Graff has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Douglas Eric Graff go to law school?
Douglas Eric Graff earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. Political, 1974).
How can I contact Douglas Eric Graff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Eric Graff received?
Douglas Eric Graff's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- 1984
B.A. Political
Capital University
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1994
Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997

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