Atty. Douglas James Quivey

Atty. Douglas James Quivey

Douglas James Quivey is a lawyer practicing civil trials and appeals, commercial litigation, employment discrimination and 7 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Springfield Springfield 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas James Quivey at a glance

Douglas James Quivey is a discrimination, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business attorney based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994), Colorado (1995), and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central, Norther (1995). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1994) and Eastern Illinois University B.A. History Eastern Illinois University B.A. magna cum laude 1986 Eastern Illinois University B.A. History Eastern Illinois University (M.A. History, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas James Quivey is a lawyer practicing civil trials and appeals, commercial litigation, employment discrimination and 7 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Douglas practices in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas James Quivey's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

Douglas James Quivey is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Douglas James Quivey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Douglas James Quivey is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas James Quivey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas James Quivey

Where is Douglas James Quivey's law office located?
Douglas James Quivey's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas James Quivey handle?
Douglas James Quivey focuses on discrimination, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas James Quivey practiced law?
Douglas James Quivey has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Douglas James Quivey go to law school?
Douglas James Quivey earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (M.A. History, 1991).
How can I contact Douglas James Quivey for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas James Quivey 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 James Quivey received?
Douglas James Quivey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1994
M.A. History
Eastern Illinois University B.A. History Eastern Illinois University B.A. magna cum laude 1986 Eastern Illinois University B.A. History Eastern Illinois University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Colorado
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central, Norther
Admitted: 1995

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