Atty. Douglas M. Fuchs
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Douglas M. Fuchs is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and energy attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Admitted to practice in California, United States. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1992) and Duke University (BA). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (Los Angeles) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas M. Fuchs is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Douglas M. Fuchs is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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