Atty. Douglas Jerome Dennington

Atty. Douglas Jerome Dennington

Douglas Jerome Dennington is a lawyer practicing business litigation, condemnation/property valuation, government & regulatory law and 25 other areas of law. Douglas received a degree from California St Polytechnic University, Pomona CA, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (626) 268-1613

Profile Summary

About Douglas Jerome Dennington at a glance

Douglas Jerome Dennington is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Rutan Tucker Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, franchise, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District (1994). Educated at California St Polytechnic University, Pomona CA Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu CA (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships Associations •Orange County Bar Association Community Affiliations •Trabuco Canyon Little League •Former Member, American Society of Civil Engineers. Serves clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Jerome Dennington is a lawyer practicing business litigation, condemnation/property valuation, government & regulatory law and 25 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a degree from California St Polytechnic University, Pomona CA, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Douglas practices at Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Jerome Dennington's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Jerome Dennington 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Franchise Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 venue, 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 Jerome Dennington

Where is Douglas Jerome Dennington's law office located?
Douglas Jerome Dennington's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Rutan Tucker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Jerome Dennington handle?
Douglas Jerome Dennington focuses on business, real estate, zoning, franchise, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Jerome Dennington practiced law?
Douglas Jerome Dennington has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Douglas Jerome Dennington go to law school?
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How can I contact Douglas Jerome Dennington for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Jerome Dennington received?
Douglas Jerome Dennington's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

California St Polytechnic University, Pomona CA Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu CA
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District
Admitted: 1994

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