Atty. Douglas Evan Ress

Atty. Douglas Evan Ress

Douglas Evan Ress is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil trial practice, partnership dissolution and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Queens College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Evan Ress at a glance

Douglas Evan Ress is a Shareholder based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Kaufman, Coren & Ress, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, partnership disputes, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1980), U.S. Supreme Court (1985), and New York (2010). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1979) and Queens College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Evan Ress is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil trial practice, partnership dissolution and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Queens College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Douglas practices at Kaufman, Coren & Ress, P.C. in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Evan Ress's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Douglas Evan Ress is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Douglas Evan Ress is one of 1,569 partnership disputes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse partnership disputes attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

Douglas Evan Ress is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Evan Ress

Where is Douglas Evan Ress's law office located?
Douglas Evan Ress's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Kaufman, Coren & Ress, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Evan Ress handle?
Douglas Evan Ress focuses on personal injury, business, partnership disputes, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Douglas Evan Ress practiced law?
Douglas Evan Ress has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Douglas Evan Ress go to law school?
Douglas Evan Ress earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Douglas Evan Ress for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Evan Ress directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Evan Ress received?
Douglas Evan Ress's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1979
B.A.
Queens College
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 2010

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