Atty. Douglas Scott Fredricks
Mr. Douglas Scott Fredricks is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate administration, trust administration and 2 other areas of law.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving McMinnville, OR · 46+ Years Experience
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About Douglas Scott Fredricks at a Glance
Douglas Scott Fredricks is a Member based in McMinnville, Oregon, practicing at Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell, Fredricks, Higgins & McKeegan, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1980) and Oregon (1983). Educated at University of San Fernando Valley (J.D., 1979) and University of Oregon (B.S. University, 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of California Oregon State Bar. Serves clients in McMinnville, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Douglas Scott Fredricks
- Mr. Douglas Scott Fredricks is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate administration, trust administration and 2 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Douglas practices at Haugeberg, Rueter, Gowell, Fredricks, Higgins & McKeegan, P.C. in McMinnville, OR
Practice Areas Explained
Douglas Scott Fredricks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Scott Fredricks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in McMinnville.
Trusts in McMinnville
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Probate in McMinnville
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Estate Planning & Probate in McMinnville
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 in McMinnville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas Scott Fredricks is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Tax Law in McMinnville
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in McMinnville
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McMinnville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
McMinnville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a McMinnville-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 McMinnville Choose Douglas Scott Fredricks
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 Scott Fredricks's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Douglas Scott Fredricks brings 46+ 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 and Oregon, Douglas Scott Fredricks can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Douglas Scott Fredricks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in McMinnville
A McMinnville-based practice means Douglas Scott Fredricks 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 Scott Fredricks Handles in McMinnville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Douglas Scott Fredricks has experience with under Oregon law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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