Atty. Douglas John Short

Atty. Douglas John Short

Douglas John Short is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, trial practice and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Salisbury State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Roseland Roseland 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas John Short at a glance

Douglas John Short is an Associate based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Connell Foley LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2000), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of the Armed Forces (2000), and New York (2001). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Salisbury State University (B.S. Salisbury, 1994). Serands clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas John Short is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, trial practice and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Salisbury State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Douglas practices at Connell Foley LLP in Roseland, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas John Short's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas John Short

Where is Douglas John Short's law office located?
Douglas John Short's law practice is located in Roseland, New Jersey. The firm is Connell Foley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas John Short handle?
Douglas John Short focuses on litigation, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Douglas John Short practiced law?
Douglas John Short has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Douglas John Short go to law school?
Douglas John Short earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Salisbury, 1994).
How can I contact Douglas John Short for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 1999
B.S. Salisbury
Salisbury State University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of the Armed Forces
Admitted: 2000
New York
Admitted: 2001

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