Atty. Douglas Y. Charton

Atty. Douglas Y. Charton

Douglas Y. Charton is a lawyer practicing partnership, advertising, investment management, hedge funds and alternative investments and 3 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Y. Charton at a glance

Douglas Y. Charton is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2007). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Cornell University (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Y. Charton is a lawyer practicing partnership, advertising, investment management, hedge funds and alternative investments and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Douglas practices at K&L Gates LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Y. Charton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Y. Charton 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.

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Securities Law

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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 Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Y. Charton

Where is Douglas Y. Charton's law office located?
Douglas Y. Charton's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Y. Charton handle?
Douglas Y. Charton focuses on business, securities, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Douglas Y. Charton practiced law?
Douglas Y. Charton has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Douglas Y. Charton go to law school?
Douglas Y. Charton earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Douglas Y. Charton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
Cornell University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2007

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