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Atty. Douglas Stuart Chan

Atty. Douglas Stuart Chan

Douglas Stuart Chan is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate, business law and 4 other areas of law. Douglas received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (628) 303-1024 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas Stuart Chan at a glance

Douglas Stuart Chan is an Of Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practforg at Douglas S. Chan, Attorney at Law. They haand 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in California (1981) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Cali (1981). Educated at University of California School of Law at Davis (J.D., 1981) and Stanford University (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Bar Association of San Francisco Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California (Member, Business Section) Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Douglas Stuart Chan is a lawyer practicing corporate law, real estate, business law and 4 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Douglas practices at Douglas S. Chan, Attorney at Law in San Francisco, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Francisco 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 substantiand 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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Where is Douglas Stuart Chan's law office located?
Douglas Stuart Chan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Douglas S. Chan, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Douglas Stuart Chan practiced law?
Douglas Stuart Chan has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Douglas Stuart Chan go to law school?
Douglas Stuart Chan earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1976).
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Stuart Chan receiandd?
Douglas Stuart Chan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law at Davis
- 1981
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Cali
Admitted: 1981

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