Atty. Douglas Jay Lief

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.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Jay Lief at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Jay Lief's Areas of Practice

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

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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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.

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Employment Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Douglas Jay Lief is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Jay Lief

Where is Douglas Jay Lief's law office located?
Douglas Jay Lief's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Woodruff Spradlin And Smart A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Jay Lief handle?
Douglas Jay Lief focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Jay Lief practiced law?
Douglas Jay Lief has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Douglas Jay Lief go to law school?
Douglas Jay Lief earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Douglas Jay Lief for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Jay Lief 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2005

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