Atty. Douglas J. Behr

Atty. Douglas J. Behr

Douglas J. Behr is a lawyer practicing advertising and promotion, food litigation, insurance coverage and 12 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas J. Behr at a glance

Douglas J. Behr is a ip, litigation, consumer, insurance, and entertainment attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1973) and Massachusetts (2018). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D. Georgetown, 1972) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •ABA White Collar Crime Section Federal American Inn of Court American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas J. Behr is a lawyer practicing advertising and promotion, food litigation, insurance coverage and 12 other areas of law
  • Douglas J. received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Douglas J. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas J. Behr's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

Douglas J. Behr is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

Douglas J. Behr is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Douglas J. Behr is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in District of Columbia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Douglas J. Behr is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Douglas J. Behr is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas J. Behr

Where is Douglas J. Behr's law office located?
Douglas J. Behr's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas J. Behr handle?
Douglas J. Behr focuses on ip, litigation, consumer, insurance, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Douglas J. Behr practiced law?
Douglas J. Behr has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Douglas J. Behr go to law school?
Douglas J. Behr earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Douglas J. Behr for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas J. Behr 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 J. Behr received?
Douglas J. Behr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Georgetown
New York University School of Law
- 1972
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2018

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