Atty. Douglas Ray Ware
Douglas Ray Ware is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment, general practice. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Employment & More Attorney · Serving Durango, CO · 37+ Years Experience
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About Douglas Ray Ware at a Glance
Douglas Ray Ware is a Member based in Durango, Colorado, practicing at Douglas R. Ware, LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury and employment. Admitted to practice in California (1989), Colorado (1992), and Florida (2018). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1989) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Southwest Colorado Bar Association. Serves clients in Durango, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Douglas Ray Ware
- Douglas Ray Ware is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment, general practice
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Douglas practices at Douglas R. Ware, LLC in Durango, CO
Practice Areas Explained
Douglas Ray Ware's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Ray Ware handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Durango.
Personal Injury in Durango
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment Law in Durango
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Douglas Ray Ware is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Colorado →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Durango
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 venue, 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.
Durango Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Durango-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Durango Choose Douglas Ray Ware
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Douglas Ray Ware's practice in the field of personal injury and employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Douglas Ray Ware brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, Colorado, and Florida, Douglas Ray Ware can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and employment, Douglas Ray Ware can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Durango
A Durango-based practice means Douglas Ray Ware attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Douglas Ray Ware Handles in Durango
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Douglas Ray Ware has experience with under Colorado law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Douglas Ray Ware directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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