Atty. John Douglas Fraser

Atty. John Douglas Fraser

Mr. John Douglas Fraser is a lawyer practicing corporate, civil, litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Addison Addison 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About John Douglas Fraser at a glance

John Douglas Fraser is a Shareholder based in Addison, Texas, practicing at Shields Legal Group. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, m&a, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa (1985). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1985) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Addison, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Douglas Fraser is a lawyer practicing corporate, civil, litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Shields Legal Group in Addison, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Douglas Fraser's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Douglas Fraser is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

John Douglas Fraser is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John Douglas Fraser is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John Douglas Fraser is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Douglas Fraser

Where is John Douglas Fraser's law office located?
John Douglas Fraser's law practice is located in Addison, Texas. The firm is Shields Legal Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Douglas Fraser handle?
John Douglas Fraser focuses on employment, business, real estate, m&a, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Douglas Fraser practiced law?
John Douglas Fraser has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Douglas Fraser go to law school?
John Douglas Fraser earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John Douglas Fraser for a consultation?
You can contact John Douglas Fraser 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 John Douglas Fraser received?
John Douglas Fraser's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1985
B.B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1980

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa
Admitted: 1985

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