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About Douglas S. Carr at a glance
Douglas S. Carr is a divorce, formation, contracts, medical malpractice, and personal injury attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Maine (1971), U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1971) and Oberlin College (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas S. Carr is a lawyer practicing business law, nonprofit corporations, health care law and 61 other areas of law
- Douglas received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Douglas practices in Washington, DC
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Douglas S. Carr's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas S. Carr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Douglas S. Carr is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in District of Columbia →
Douglas S. Carr is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Douglas S. Carr is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in District of Columbia →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Douglas S. Carr is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in District of Columbia →
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.
Douglas S. Carr is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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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