Atty. Douglas Jon Heckler

Atty. Douglas Jon Heckler

Douglas Jon Heckler is a lawyer practicing collective bargaining, labor arbitration, management labor law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Southport Southport 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Jon Heckler at a glance

Douglas Jon Heckler is a employment and adr attorney based in Southport, North Carolina. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1982). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1982) and Valparaiso University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Southport, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Jon Heckler is a lawyer practicing collective bargaining, labor arbitration, management labor law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Douglas practices in Southport, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Jon Heckler's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas Jon Heckler is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Douglas Jon Heckler is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Jon Heckler

Where is Douglas Jon Heckler's law office located?
Douglas Jon Heckler's law practice is located in Southport, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Jon Heckler handle?
Douglas Jon Heckler focuses on employment, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Douglas Jon Heckler practiced law?
Douglas Jon Heckler has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Douglas Jon Heckler go to law school?
Douglas Jon Heckler earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Douglas Jon Heckler for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Jon Heckler received?
Douglas Jon Heckler's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1982
B.A.
Valparaiso University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1982

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