Atty. Douglas Michael Towns

Atty. Douglas Michael Towns

Mr. Douglas Michael Towns is a lawyer practicing employment counseling, employment litigation, severance plans and 8 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (678) 388-4045 Book Appointment

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About Douglas Michael Towns at a glance

Douglas Michael Towns is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Sherman & Howard L.L.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1992). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D. Law, 1992) and Emory University (B.A. Phi, 1989). Active member of State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Douglas Michael Towns is a lawyer practicing employment counseling, employment litigation, severance plans and 8 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Douglas practices at Sherman & Howard L.L.C. in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Michael Towns's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas Michael Towns is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Douglas Michael Towns is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Contracts

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Michael Towns

Where is Douglas Michael Towns's law office located?
Douglas Michael Towns's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Sherman & Howard L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Michael Towns handle?
Douglas Michael Towns focuses on employment, wage & hour, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Douglas Michael Towns practiced law?
Douglas Michael Towns has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Douglas Michael Towns go to law school?
Douglas Michael Towns earned their education at (J.D. Law, 1992); (B.A. Phi, 1989).
How can I contact Douglas Michael Towns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Law
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1992
B.A. Phi
Emory University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1992

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