Atty. Douglas William Lewis

Atty. Douglas William Lewis

Douglas William Lewis is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, advertising and marketing and 5 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

San Diego San Diego 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas William Lewis at a glance

Douglas William Lewis is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on litigation, education, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas William Lewis is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, advertising and marketing and 5 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Douglas practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in San Diego, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas William Lewis's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Education Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 William Lewis

Where is Douglas William Lewis's law office located?
Douglas William Lewis's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas William Lewis handle?
Douglas William Lewis focuses on litigation, education, adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas William Lewis practiced law?
Douglas William Lewis has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Douglas William Lewis go to law school?
Douglas William Lewis earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Douglas William Lewis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas William Lewis received?
Douglas William Lewis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989

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