Atty. H. Douglas Galt

Atty. H. Douglas Galt

Author: Comment, "Economic Duress: A Rethinking After Totem," 9 U.C.L.A. - Alaska L. Rev. 197, 1980; "Department of Insurance Claims Handling Regular Civil Litigation-Sword or Shield?," D.R.I., 1997; "No Need to Fear Powerline if Insureds and Insurers Comply with Their Duties," Mealey's Litigation Report, Insurance (2000).

Los Angeles Los Angeles 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About H. Douglas Galt at a glance

H. Douglas Galt is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1981), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1982), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1994). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1981) and Stanford University (A.B. Economics, 1978). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Comment, "Economic Duress: A Rethinking After Totem," 9 U.C.L.A. - Alaska L. Rev. 197, 1980
  • "Department of Insurance Claims Handling Regular Civil Litigation-Sword or Shield?," D.R.I., 1997
  • "No Need to Fear Powerline if Insureds and Insurers Comply with Their Duties," Mealey's Litigation Report, Insurance (2000)

Practice Areas Explained

H. Douglas Galt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases H. Douglas Galt 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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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Los Angeles 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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Where is H. Douglas Galt's law office located?
H. Douglas Galt's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does H. Douglas Galt handle?
H. Douglas Galt focuses on business, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has H. Douglas Galt practiced law?
H. Douglas Galt has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did H. Douglas Galt go to law school?
H. Douglas Galt earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B. Economics, 1978).
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1981
A.B. Economics
Stanford University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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