Atty. Douglas Van Fettel

Atty. Douglas Van Fettel

Douglas Van Fettel is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment litigation. Douglas received a degree from Thomas Jefferson Southwestern Law School, San Diego CA, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Diego San Diego 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Van Fettel at a glance

Douglas Van Fettel is a employment and litigation attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1993). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1993) and Thomas Jefferson Southwestern Law School, San Diego CA California State Polytechnic University (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Van Fettel is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment litigation
  • Douglas received a degree from Thomas Jefferson Southwestern Law School, San Diego CA, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Douglas practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Van Fettel's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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 Van Fettel

Where is Douglas Van Fettel's law office located?
Douglas Van Fettel's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Van Fettel handle?
Douglas Van Fettel focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Van Fettel practiced law?
Douglas Van Fettel has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Douglas Van Fettel go to law school?
Douglas Van Fettel earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Douglas Van Fettel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1993
B.S.
Thomas Jefferson Southwestern Law School, San Diego CA California State Polytechnic University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1993

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