Atty. Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner

Atty. Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner

Doug Scribner is a trial lawyer working principally in complex commercial litigation. He is the co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Manufacturing and Industrials Team where he focuses on the representation of manufacturers.

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Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner is a business and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1995) and University of Toledo (—, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Doug Scribner is a trial lawyer working principally in complex commercial litigation
  • He is the co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Manufacturing and Industrials Team where he focuses on the representation of manufacturers
  • Doug often represents plaintiffs in high-stakes commercial cases
  • In 2014, he was lead counsel for the corporate plaintiff in a case where the jury awarded our client more than $96 million
  • It was the largest Florida commercial jury verdict in 2014 and the case was featured in The National Law Journal’s “Top 100 Verdicts of 2014.” In 2011, he was lead counsel for another corporate plaintiff in a case where the arbitration panel awarded our client more than $100 million
  • As lead trial counsel, Doug has extensive experience representing Fortune 500 companies at trial and in arbitration
  • He has been lead trial counsel in 25 different states
  • He was recently inducted into the Florida Verdicts Hall of Fame and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© and Super Lawyers magazine every year since its inception
  • Doug is the former co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Litigation and Trial Practice Group

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner 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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Civil Litigation

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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 Grant "Doug" Scribner

Where is Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner's law office located?
Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner handle?
Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner go to law school?
Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (—, 1992).
How can I contact Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner received?
Douglas Grant "Doug" Scribner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1995
University of Toledo
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Georgia, State Bar of Georgia

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