Atty. Douglas Michael Bales
Douglas Michael Bales is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, banking, civil litigation and 7 other areas of law. Douglas received a A.A. degree from St.
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Douglas Michael Bales is a Member based in Clearwater, Florida, practicing at Douglas C. Zahm, P.A.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, probate, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1988) and U.S. District Court, Middle, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida (1988). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1988) and St. Petersburg Junior College (A.A. University, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of St and Petersburg Bar Association The Florida Bar (Member, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section) Bay Area Real Estate Council. Serands clients in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Michael Bales is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, banking, civil litigation and 7 other areas of law
- Douglas received a A.A. degree from St. Petersburg Junior College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Douglas practices at Douglas C. Zahm, P.A. in Clearwater, FL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas Michael Bales is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Douglas Michael Bales is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
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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 Clearwater 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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