Atty. Douglas R Bald

Atty. Douglas R Bald

Douglas R Bald is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, appellate practice, elder law and 5 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Sarasota Sarasota 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas R Bald at a glance

Douglas R Bald is a Shareholder based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Fergeson, Skipper, Shaw, Keyser, Baron & Tirabassi, P.A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, real estate, estate litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Florida (1979) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1982). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1978) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas R Bald is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, appellate practice, elder law and 5 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Douglas practices at Fergeson, Skipper, Shaw, Keyser, Baron & Tirabassi, P.A. in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas R Bald's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Douglas R Bald is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas R Bald is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Douglas R Bald is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Florida →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Douglas R Bald is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Sarasota 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas R Bald

Where is Douglas R Bald's law office located?
Douglas R Bald's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is Fergeson, Skipper, Shaw, Keyser, Baron & Tirabassi, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas R Bald handle?
Douglas R Bald focuses on trusts, probate, real estate, estate litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Douglas R Bald practiced law?
Douglas R Bald has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Douglas R Bald go to law school?
Douglas R Bald earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Douglas R Bald for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas R Bald directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas R Bald received?
Douglas R Bald's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1978
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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