Atty. Douglas O Adler

Atty. Douglas O Adler

Douglas O Adler is a lawyer practicing project finance, international law, equipment finance and leasing and 6 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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About Douglas O Adler at a glance

Douglas O Adler is an Export-Import Bank of the US based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on maritime, aviation, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1980), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Internat (1993). Educated at Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1979) and George Washington University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas O Adler is a lawyer practicing project finance, international law, equipment finance and leasing and 6 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Douglas practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas O Adler's Areas of Practice

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

Douglas O Adler is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Douglas O Adler is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Douglas O Adler is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas O Adler

Where is Douglas O Adler's law office located?
Douglas O Adler's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas O Adler handle?
Douglas O Adler focuses on maritime, aviation, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Douglas O Adler practiced law?
Douglas O Adler has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Douglas O Adler go to law school?
Douglas O Adler earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Douglas O Adler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
George Washington University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Internat
Admitted: 1993

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