Atty. Douglas John Clark

Atty. Douglas John Clark

Douglas John Clark is a lawyer practicing litigation, business law, securities & investment fraud and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas John Clark at a glance

Douglas John Clark is a business, m&a, securities, litigation, and consumer attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in New York (1990) and California U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1994). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1989) and Allegheny College (B.A. Political, 1985). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas John Clark is a lawyer practicing litigation, business law, securities & investment fraud and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Allegheny College in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Douglas practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas John Clark's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas John Clark 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

Douglas John Clark is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Douglas John Clark is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Douglas John Clark is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in California →

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 Palo Alto 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 John Clark

Where is Douglas John Clark's law office located?
Douglas John Clark's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas John Clark handle?
Douglas John Clark focuses on business, m&a, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas John Clark practiced law?
Douglas John Clark has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Douglas John Clark go to law school?
Douglas John Clark earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Political, 1985).
How can I contact Douglas John Clark for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1989
B.A. Political
Allegheny College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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