Atty. Douglas Karl Scheller

Atty. Douglas Karl Scheller

Douglas Karl Scheller is a lawyer practicing admiralty, transportation, trade law and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2013, and has been licensed for 8 years.

Miami Miami 8 yrs experience 8 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Karl Scheller at a glance

Douglas Karl Scheller is an Associate based in Miami, Florida. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in California (2018), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California (2018), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (2019), and New York (2022). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D. Certificate, 2017) and University of Massachusetts at Amherst (B.A., 2013). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas Karl Scheller is a lawyer practicing admiralty, transportation, trade law and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2013, and has been licensed for 8 years
  • Douglas practices in Miami, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Karl Scheller's Areas of Practice

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Karl Scheller

Where is Douglas Karl Scheller's law office located?
Douglas Karl Scheller's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Karl Scheller handle?
Douglas Karl Scheller focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Douglas Karl Scheller practiced law?
Douglas Karl Scheller has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did Douglas Karl Scheller go to law school?
Douglas Karl Scheller earned their education at (J.D. Certificate, 2017); (B.A., 2013).
How can I contact Douglas Karl Scheller for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Certificate
Tulane University School of Law
- 2017
B.A.
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- 2013

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2018
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Admitted: 2018
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Admitted: 2019
New York
Admitted: 2022
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2022
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2022
Florida
Admitted: 2023

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