Atty. Douglas R. Sitter

Atty. Douglas R. Sitter

Douglas R. Sitter is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, asset protection and 2 other areas of law.

Durango Durango 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Douglas R. Sitter at a glance

Douglas R. Sitter is a Member based in Durango, Colorado, practicing at Douglas R. Sitter , P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1995), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1995), and New Mexico (1998). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1995) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Southwest Colorado and Colorado Bar Associations State Bar of New Mexico. Serands clients in Durango, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas R. Sitter is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, asset protection and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Douglas practices at Douglas R. Sitter , P.C. in Durango, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas R. Sitter's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas R. Sitter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Colorado →

Real Estate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas R. Sitter

Where is Douglas R. Sitter's law office located?
Douglas R. Sitter's law practice is located in Durango, Colorado. The firm is Douglas R. Sitter , P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas R. Sitter handle?
Douglas R. Sitter focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Douglas R. Sitter practiced law?
Douglas R. Sitter has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Douglas R. Sitter go to law school?
Douglas R. Sitter earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Douglas R. Sitter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas R. Sitter received?
Douglas R. Sitter's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1995
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1992

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1995
New Mexico
Admitted: 1998

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