Atty. Douglas Munro Buchanan
Associate Editor, Golden Gate University Law Review, 1983-1984.
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Douglas Munro Buchanan is a Member based in Arroyo Grande, California, practicing at Douglas M. Buchanan Attorney at Law. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1987), California (1990), and North Carolina (Inactive) (1995). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1986) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of San Diego County (Member, Military Liaison Committee, Homeless Subcommittee, 1991), San Diego County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations State Bar of California San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (1991), North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in Arroyo Grande, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Associate Editor, Golden Gate University Law Review, 1983-1984
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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 Arroyo Grande 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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