Atty. Douglas John Besharov
Mr. Douglas John Besharov is a lawyer practicing family law, torts, civil rights and 3 other areas of law.
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About Douglas John Besharov at a glance
Douglas John Besharov is a personal injury, family law, civil rights, elder law, and government attorney based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in New York (1968) and District of Columbia (1979). Educated at New York University J.D. (—) and Queens College of the City University of New York B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chevy Chase, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas John Besharov is a lawyer practicing family law, torts, civil rights and 3 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Douglas practices in Chevy Chase, MD
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Douglas John Besharov's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas John Besharov 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.
Douglas John Besharov is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Douglas John Besharov is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maryland →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Douglas John Besharov is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Maryland →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Douglas John Besharov is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Maryland →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Douglas John Besharov is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maryland →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chevy Chase are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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