Atty. Douglas Scott Heffer

Atty. Douglas Scott Heffer

Douglas Scott Heffer is a lawyer practicing commercial, advertising, business litigation & dispute resolution and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from New York University in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years.

New York New York 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Scott Heffer at a glance

Douglas Scott Heffer is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (2007). Educated at New York University (B.A. History, 2001) and Fordham University School of Law J.D. Fordham Urban Law Journal Fordham University School of Law J.D. 2006 Member (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Scott Heffer is a lawyer practicing commercial, advertising, business litigation & dispute resolution and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from New York University in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Douglas practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Scott Heffer's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Scott Heffer

Where is Douglas Scott Heffer's law office located?
Douglas Scott Heffer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Scott Heffer handle?
Douglas Scott Heffer focuses on business, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Douglas Scott Heffer practiced law?
Douglas Scott Heffer has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Douglas Scott Heffer go to law school?
Douglas Scott Heffer earned their education at (B.A. History, 2001); (—).
How can I contact Douglas Scott Heffer for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. History
New York University
- 2001
Fordham University School of Law J.D. Fordham Urban Law Journal Fordham University School of Law J.D. 2006 Member
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 2007

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