Atty. J. Douglas McCalla

Atty. J. Douglas McCalla

J. Douglas McCalla, or Doug as he is known, is a third generation Wyoming native born and raised in Gillette, Wyoming.

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Profile Summary

About J. Douglas McCalla at a glance

J. Douglas McCalla is an Of Counsel based in Jackson, Wyoming. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Wyoming (1976), Utah (1990), Colorado (1993), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming, U.S. District Court, District of Utah a (2003). Educated at University of Wyoming (J.D., 1976) and Black Hills State College (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wyoming State Bar Utah State Bar Colorado Bar Association Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Jackson, WY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. Douglas McCalla, or Doug as he is known, is a third generation Wyoming native born and raised in Gillette, Wyoming
  • He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1969 to 1973 and graduated from the University of Wyoming Law School in 1976
  • He practiced law in Cheyenne, Wyoming until 1980 when he accepted a position as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Uinta County and served in that position until he joined The Spence Law Firm in 1982
  • Doug served as partner for twenty years and recently became of counsel for the firm in 2009

Practice Areas Explained

J. Douglas McCalla's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

J. Douglas McCalla is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Wyoming →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

J. Douglas McCalla is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wyoming →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

J. Douglas McCalla is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wyoming →

Product Liability

J. Douglas McCalla is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Wyoming →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wyoming

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Douglas McCalla

Where is J. Douglas McCalla's law office located?
J. Douglas McCalla's law practice is located in Jackson, Wyoming. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Douglas McCalla handle?
J. Douglas McCalla focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wyoming.
How long has J. Douglas McCalla practiced law?
J. Douglas McCalla has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did J. Douglas McCalla go to law school?
J. Douglas McCalla earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact J. Douglas McCalla for a consultation?
You can contact J. Douglas McCalla 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 J. Douglas McCalla received?
J. Douglas McCalla's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Wyoming
- 1976
B.S.
Black Hills State College
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wyoming
Admitted: 1976
Utah
Admitted: 1990
Colorado
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming, U.S. District Court, District of Utah a
Admitted: 2003

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