Atty. Douglas Karl Fifner
Douglas Karl Fifner is a lawyer practicing defense of physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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Douglas Karl Fifner is a Member based in Westlake, Ohio, practicing at Douglas K. Fifner Co., L.P.A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, and health care. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of the South (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Greater Cleveland and Ohio State Bar Associations Cleveland Association of Civil Trial Attorneys Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Westlake, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Karl Fifner is a lawyer practicing defense of physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and 3 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Douglas practices at Douglas K. Fifner Co., L.P.A. in Westlake, OH
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westlake are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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