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About Douglas W. Duncan at a glance
Douglas W. Duncan is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Lefkoff, Duncan, Grimes, McSwain & Hass, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1980). Educated at Woodrow Wilson College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Duke University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta and American. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas W. Duncan is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, taxation law and 5 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1968, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Douglas practices at Lefkoff, Duncan, Grimes, McSwain & Hass, P.C. in Atlanta, GA
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Douglas W. Duncan is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Georgia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Douglas W. Duncan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas W. Duncan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Douglas W. Duncan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →
Douglas W. Duncan is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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