Atty. Douglas McAlarney
Douglas McAlarney, Attorney at Law, is licensed to practice in Florida and North Dakota and holds a law degree with honors from The Florida State University College of Law. During law school, he earned the distinguished “Book Award” in Workers’ Compensation, achieved Dean’s List recognition, and received Honorable Mention in the St.
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Douglas McAlarney is an Attorney based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Douglas McAlarney, Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C.. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on car accidents, divorce, child custody, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Florida (2013) and North Dakota (2015). Educated at Florida State College of Law (J.D., 2013) and Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service (B.S. Foreign, 1995). Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas McAlarney, Attorney at Law, is licensed to practice in Florida and North Dakota and holds a law degree with honors from The Florida State University College of Law
- During law school, he earned the distinguished “Book Award” in Workers’ Compensation, achieved Dean’s List recognition, and received Honorable Mention in the St. Thomas More Moot Court competition
- Mr. McAlarney also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, where he studied under the late UN Ambassador Jeane Kirkpatrick
- His legal career encompasses representing clients in assisted living facility, defamation, election, and personal injury matters
- He is also deeply committed to pro bono work, including a high-profile case that helped reunite a wrongfully accused mother with her child—a story recognized by the Florida Bar News
- Prior to practicing law, Mr. McAlarney spent two decades as a political consultant, advising U.S. and international leaders and training activists abroad
- His experience extends to service in the U.S
- Army, stationed in Berlin during the fall of the Berlin Wall
- He remains active in the community through youth sports and as a Guardian ad Litem volunteer
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Douglas McAlarney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas McAlarney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Douglas McAlarney is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Douglas McAlarney is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Florida →
Douglas McAlarney is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Florida →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Douglas McAlarney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Douglas McAlarney is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
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 Tallahassee 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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