Atty. Douglas S. Carr

Atty. Douglas S. Carr

Mr. Douglas S.

Washington Washington 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (771) 444-2322 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Divorce

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 →

Business Formation

Douglas S. Carr is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Contracts

Douglas S. Carr is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in District of Columbia →

Medical Malpractice

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

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas S. Carr

Where is Douglas S. Carr's law office located?
Douglas S. Carr's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas S. Carr handle?
Douglas S. Carr focuses on divorce, formation, contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Douglas S. Carr practiced law?
Douglas S. Carr has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Douglas S. Carr go to law school?
Douglas S. Carr earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact Douglas S. Carr for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas S. Carr 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 S. Carr received?
Douglas S. Carr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1971
A.B.
Oberlin College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of Maine
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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