Atty. Douglas John Leary

Atty. Douglas John Leary

Douglas John Leary is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers & acquisitions, finance and 7 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Colgate University, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Douglas John Leary at a glance

Douglas John Leary is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Eversheds Sutherland Us Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, m&a, creditor rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1991) and District of Columbia (1991). Educated at Boston University School of Law J.D. Paul Liacos Scholar Boston University School of Law J.D. cum laude Editor Boston University School of Law J.D. Edward F. Hennessey Scholar Boston Universi (—) and Colgate University B.A. Johns Hopkins University M.Sc. Johns Hopkins University Finance (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas John Leary is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers & acquisitions, finance and 7 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Colgate University, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Douglas practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas John Leary's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas John Leary handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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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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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas John Leary

Where is Douglas John Leary's law office located?
Douglas John Leary's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Eversheds Sutherland Us Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas John Leary handle?
Douglas John Leary focuses on contracts, business, m&a, creditor rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Douglas John Leary practiced law?
Douglas John Leary has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Douglas John Leary go to law school?
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Education

Boston University School of Law J.D. Paul Liacos Scholar Boston University School of Law J.D. cum laude Editor Boston University School of Law J.D. Edward F. Hennessey Scholar Boston Universi
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Colgate University B.A. Johns Hopkins University M.Sc. Johns Hopkins University Finance
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991

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