Atty. Douglas Scott Rafner

Atty. Douglas Scott Rafner

Douglas Scott Rafner is a lawyer practicing construction defects, insurance, coverage defense and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from California State University at Northridge in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.

San Diego San Diego 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Scott Rafner at a glance

Douglas Scott Rafner is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Law Offices of Douglas S. Rafner. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1992), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1992). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 1991) and California State University at Northridge (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of San Diego County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Scott Rafner is a lawyer practicing construction defects, insurance, coverage defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from California State University at Northridge in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Douglas practices at Law Offices of Douglas S. Rafner in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Scott Rafner's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Construction Law

Douglas Scott Rafner is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Douglas Scott Rafner is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

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 San Diego 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 Rafner

Where is Douglas Scott Rafner's law office located?
Douglas Scott Rafner's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Law Offices of Douglas S. Rafner. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Scott Rafner handle?
Douglas Scott Rafner focuses on personal injury, construction, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Scott Rafner practiced law?
Douglas Scott Rafner has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Douglas Scott Rafner go to law school?
Douglas Scott Rafner earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Douglas Scott Rafner for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Scott Rafner 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 Rafner received?
Douglas Scott Rafner's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
California State University at Northridge
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1992

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