Atty. F. Douglas "Doug" Ross
Doug Ross understands that sometimes litigation is necessary to get the result sought by his clients. With 30 years of courtroom experience, he has the willingness and ability to efficiently try those cases that cannot be settled in a manner satisfactory to his clients.
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About F. Douglas "Doug" Ross at a glance
F. Douglas "Doug" Ross is a business and litigation attorney based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Odin, Feldman & Pittleman PC. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 1983) and George Washington University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Doug Ross understands that sometimes litigation is necessary to get the result sought by his clients
- With 30 years of courtroom experience, he has the willingness and ability to efficiently try those cases that cannot be settled in a manner satisfactory to his clients
- A seasoned trial attorney, Doug has extensive experience with both jury and non-jury trials
- His broad litigation practice includes banking, real estate, title insurance, shareholder and partnership disputes, and defamation
- While he primarily appears before the Virginia state courts and the U.S
- District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, on occasion he represents clients in courts outside of Virginia, participating in the jurisdiction pro hac vice, or with permission of the court for that particular trial
- Doug, who also serves as the firm’s Managing Shareholder, has received an AV Rating, the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ for his legal ability and general ethical standards
- He also has been listed among Virginia Business magazine’s “Legal Elite” seven times for Civil Litigation
- In 2020, he was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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