Atty. Douglas Jay Lief
Douglas Jay Lief is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, personal injury, civil rights and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.
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Douglas Jay Lief is an Attorney based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Woodruff Spradlin And Smart A Professional Corporation. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2005), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2005), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2005). Educated at University of Southern California School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 2002). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association Beverly Hills Bar Association. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Jay Lief is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, personal injury, civil rights and 3 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Douglas practices at Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart A Professional Corporation in Costa Mesa, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Jay Lief handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Douglas Jay Lief is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Douglas Jay Lief is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Douglas Jay Lief is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Douglas Jay Lief is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Costa Mesa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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