Atty. Douglas Scott Knoll

Atty. Douglas Scott Knoll

Douglas Scott Knoll is a lawyer practicing elder law, election campaigns & political law, communications & media and 5 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Scott Knoll at a glance

Douglas Scott Knoll is a Dep. Atty. Gen. based in Santa Monica, California. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on civil rights, elder law, government, insurance, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1980), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1981). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas Scott Knoll is a lawyer practicing elder law, election campaigns & political law, communications & media and 5 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Douglas practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Scott Knoll's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Douglas Scott Knoll is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Santa Monica 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 Scott Knoll

Where is Douglas Scott Knoll's law office located?
Douglas Scott Knoll's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Scott Knoll handle?
Douglas Scott Knoll focuses on civil rights, elder law, government, insurance, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Scott Knoll practiced law?
Douglas Scott Knoll has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Douglas Scott Knoll go to law school?
Douglas Scott Knoll earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Douglas Scott Knoll for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Scott Knoll 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 Scott Knoll received?
Douglas Scott Knoll's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- 1977
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1981

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