Atty. Douglas Norton Ames

Atty. Douglas Norton Ames

Mr. Douglas Norton Ames is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, appellate: civil, appellate: criminal.

Tyler Tyler 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (903) 617-5986 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas Norton Ames at a glance

Douglas Norton Ames is a Staff Atty., 12th Ct. of App. based in Tyler, Texas. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Tyler, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Douglas Norton Ames is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, appellate: civil, appellate: criminal
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Douglas practices in Tyler, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Norton Ames's Areas of Practice

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Douglas Norton Ames's law office located?
Douglas Norton Ames's law practice is located in Tyler, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Norton Ames handle?
Douglas Norton Ames focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Douglas Norton Ames practiced law?
Douglas Norton Ames has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Douglas Norton Ames go to law school?
Douglas Norton Ames earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1999
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999

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