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Atty. F. Douglas Ross

Atty. F. Douglas 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.A seasoned trial attorney, Doug has extensive experience with both jury and non-jury trials.

Reston Reston 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About F. Douglas Ross at a glance

F. Douglas Ross is a Shareholder based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of (1983). Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 1983) and Duke University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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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

Practice Areas Explained

F. Douglas Ross's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases F. Douglas Ross 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.

F. Douglas Ross is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

F. Douglas Ross is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

F. Douglas Ross is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Estate & Trust Litigation

F. Douglas Ross is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

F. Douglas Ross is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about F. Douglas Ross

Where is F. Douglas Ross's law office located?
F. Douglas Ross's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. The firm is Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does F. Douglas Ross handle?
F. Douglas Ross focuses on business, real estate, ip, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has F. Douglas Ross practiced law?
F. Douglas Ross has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did F. Douglas Ross go to law school?
F. Douglas Ross earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact F. Douglas Ross for a consultation?
You can contact F. Douglas Ross 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 F. Douglas Ross received?
F. Douglas Ross's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The George Washington University
- 1983
B.A.
Duke University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 1983

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