Atty. Douglas Lee Kerns
Douglas Lee Kerns is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, domestic & family law and 12 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Peru State College, and has been licensed for 22 years.
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Douglas Lee Kerns is a Member based in Lincoln, Nebraska, practicing at Douglas L. Kerns Attorney at Law. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Nebraska U.S. District Court of Nebraska (2004). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Peru State College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Lee Kerns is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, domestic & family law and 12 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from Peru State College, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Douglas practices at Douglas L. Kerns Attorney at Law in Lincoln, NE
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Why local counsel matters in Nebraska
Practicing law in Nebraska. Legal matters in Nebraska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lincoln are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nebraska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nebraska 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 Nebraska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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