About Douglas
Practice areas
- Business: 25%
Work predominantly with closely-held businesses ranging from start-up to well-established. Assist with maximizing profitability through tax planning, choice of entity, as well as other key planning tactics. Help business owners formulate long-term plans and strategies utilizing tools such as buy-sell agreements, insurance, and well-drafted organizational documents. Help business owners protect their name and brand by registering their trademark.
- Estate planning: 25%
Assist clients in preserving their wishes for the distribution of their property with a focus on protecting the surviving loved ones and maximizing the legacy they leave behind. Tools utilized include: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Directives, Insurance, and Family-held Business Entities. I also advise clients about common-sense, practical measures that can be taken to aid their loved ones in locating and preserving assets during estate administration should they die unexpectedly.
- Litigation: 25%
Advocate for clients in civil matters relating predominantly to business disputes and real property disputes.
- Probate: 25%
Guide clients through the complicated legal processes that follow the death of a loved one including: applying for letters; paying creditors and settling claims; filing inventories and accountings; filing tax returns; and distributing assets to the beneficiaries.
Languages spoken
English
Contact
130 Mine Lake Court
Suite 200
Raleigh, NC, 27615
- Office (919) 439-6777
- Office (919) 326-3674
- Fax (919) 858-6854
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | Active | 2014 | 06/23/2022 |
| Legal answers | 18 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
Excellent Attorney
5.0 stars
Posted by Dr. Jeff
December 23, 2014
Great experience
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
December 16, 2014
Knowledgeable, Timely and Thorough
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
March 24, 2016
Highly Recommend!
5.0 stars
Posted by Becky
March 16, 2016
Smart and Competent Attorney
5.0 stars
Posted by Steve
November 6, 2015
Very prompt and professional!
5.0 stars
Posted by Will
November 4, 2015
Evolution Track Club, LLC
5.0 stars
Posted by Rhea
November 4, 2015
You Must Contact Doug
5.0 stars
Posted by Melanie
February 27, 2015
Once again Doug offered immediate help
5.0 stars
Posted by Susan Walton
February 21, 2015
Attorney endorsements
(9)
Ian Richardson, Litigation Attorney on Mar 28, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Sarah Hink, Unknown Attorney on Dec 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Douglas is a dedicated, trusted, and knowledgeable attorney. I recommend Douglas for anyone seeking help in the areas of business representation, estate planning, estate administration and tax planning.
