Atty. Douglas William Allan

Atty. Douglas William Allan

Douglas William Allan is a lawyer practicing construction law, property insurance, casualty insurance and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas William Allan at a glance

Douglas William Allan is a business, real estate, construction, insurance, and adr attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1978), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1982), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1983). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1978) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1975). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas William Allan is a lawyer practicing construction law, property insurance, casualty insurance and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Douglas practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas William Allan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas William Allan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas William Allan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Douglas William Allan 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 William Allan 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 William Allan 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 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 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 William Allan

Where is Douglas William Allan's law office located?
Douglas William Allan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas William Allan handle?
Douglas William Allan focuses on business, real estate, construction, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas William Allan practiced law?
Douglas William Allan has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Douglas William Allan go to law school?
Douglas William Allan earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1975).
How can I contact Douglas William Allan for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas William Allan 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.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1978
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1983

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