Atty. Douglas William Charnas
Mr. Douglas William Charnas is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, business tax, executive compensation and 4 other areas of law.
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Douglas William Charnas is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1978), District of Columbia (1985), U.S. Supreme Court (1988), and U.S. Tax Court (1993). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D. Georgetown, 1978) and Ohio University (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas William Charnas is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, business tax, executive compensation and 4 other areas of law
- Douglas received a A.B. degree from Ohio University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Douglas practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Washington, DC
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Douglas William Charnas is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in District of Columbia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Douglas William Charnas is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in District of Columbia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas William Charnas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Douglas William Charnas is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →
Douglas William Charnas is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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