Atty. Douglas William Charnas

Atty. Douglas William Charnas

Mr. Douglas William Charnas is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, business tax, executive compensation and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas William Charnas at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas William Charnas's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

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 & Corporate Law

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 Law

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 →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Douglas William Charnas is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas William Charnas

Where is Douglas William Charnas's law office located?
Douglas William Charnas's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas William Charnas handle?
Douglas William Charnas focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Douglas William Charnas practiced law?
Douglas William Charnas has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Douglas William Charnas go to law school?
Douglas William Charnas earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 1978); (A.B., 1975).
How can I contact Douglas William Charnas for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas William Charnas 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.
What awards or recognition has Douglas William Charnas received?
Douglas William Charnas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Georgetown
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1978
A.B.
Ohio University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1993
Virginia
Admitted: 2020

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