Atty. Douglas S. Brown

Atty. Douglas S. Brown

Douglas S. Brown is a lawyer practicing public law, land use and zoning, transportation finance and 4 other areas of law.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas S. Brown at a glance

Douglas S. Brown is a Shareholder based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Stradling Yocca Carlson And Rauth A Professional Corporation. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on zoning, education, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), California (1986), and Washington (1988). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1982) and Princeton University (A.B., 1979). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas S. Brown is a lawyer practicing public law, land use and zoning, transportation finance and 4 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Douglas practices at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth A Professional Corporation in Newport Beach, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas S. Brown's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

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Education Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas S. Brown

Where is Douglas S. Brown's law office located?
Douglas S. Brown's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Stradling Yocca Carlson And Rauth A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas S. Brown handle?
Douglas S. Brown focuses on zoning, education, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas S. Brown practiced law?
Douglas S. Brown has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Douglas S. Brown go to law school?
Douglas S. Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact Douglas S. Brown for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1982
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
California
Admitted: 1986
Washington
Admitted: 1988

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