Atty. Douglas Merrill Bean

Atty. Douglas Merrill Bean

Douglas Merrill Bean is a lawyer practicing aviation, business/commercial, contracts and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Phoenix Phoenix 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Douglas Merrill Bean at a glance

Douglas Merrill Bean is a Director of eDiscovery Services based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Ryley Carlock & Applewhite A Professional Association. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, securities, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Washington (Inactive) (1995). Educated at Willamette University College of Law (J.D., 1995) and Brigham Young University (B.S. Psychology, 1992). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Merrill Bean is a lawyer practicing aviation, business/commercial, contracts and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Douglas practices at Ryley Carlock & Applewhite A Professional Association in Phoenix, AZ and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Merrill Bean's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Securities Law

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Aviation Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Merrill Bean

Where is Douglas Merrill Bean's law office located?
Douglas Merrill Bean's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Ryley Carlock & Applewhite A Professional Association. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Merrill Bean handle?
Douglas Merrill Bean focuses on contracts, business, ip, securities, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Douglas Merrill Bean practiced law?
Douglas Merrill Bean has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Douglas Merrill Bean go to law school?
Douglas Merrill Bean earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Psychology, 1992).
How can I contact Douglas Merrill Bean for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Willamette University College of Law
- 1995
B.S. Psychology
Brigham Young University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 1995

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