Atty. J Douglas Handley

Atty. J Douglas Handley

J Douglas Handley is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, collections. J received a B.A. degree from McNeese State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Lilburn Lilburn 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About J Douglas Handley at a glance

J Douglas Handley is a probate, real estate, and creditor rights attorney based in Lilburn, Georgia. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1968). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1968) and McNeese State University (B.A., 1965). Serands clients in Lilburn, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J Douglas Handley is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, collections
  • J received a B.A. degree from McNeese State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • J practices in Lilburn, GA

Practice Areas Explained

J Douglas Handley's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

J Douglas Handley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Georgia →

Real Estate Law

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

J Douglas Handley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Creditor Rights & Collections

J Douglas Handley is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J Douglas Handley

Where is J Douglas Handley's law office located?
J Douglas Handley's law practice is located in Lilburn, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J Douglas Handley handle?
J Douglas Handley focuses on probate, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has J Douglas Handley practiced law?
J Douglas Handley has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did J Douglas Handley go to law school?
J Douglas Handley earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact J Douglas Handley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1968
B.A.
McNeese State University
- 1965

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1968

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