Douglas C. Melcher

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Douglas C. Melcher: Attorney with MelcherLaw
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Doug Melcher is a licensed attorney who has more than twenty years of experience in the private practice of law in Washington, DC. He focuses his practice on advising and representing individuals, small businesses, and non-profits in matters involving civil disputes, including trial court proceedings, appeals, administrative hearings, mediation, and arbitration.

Doug has represented clients in a wide range of civil disputes, including matters involving claims for breach of contract, unfair business practices, fraud, injury to reputation, personal injury, and property damage. He also has represented clients in matters arising from violations of administrative and municipal laws.

Doug is the author of "Tort Claims and Defenses in the District of Columbia," which is a handbook for lawyers who need detailed technical information about the laws of the District of Columbia applicable to a wide range of civil claims.

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Areas of Practice (21)

  • Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Mediation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Business Law
  • Construction Law
  • Real Estate
  • Administrative Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Property Damage
  • Libel, Slander and Defamation
  • Fraud
  • Misrepresentation
  • Negligence
  • Invasion of Privacy
  • Consumer Law
  • Consumer Fraud
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.S., 1996; Syracuse University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1993
Law School Attended:
The George Washington University, J.D., with high honors, 1999
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, District of Columbia
Languages:
Spanish
ISLN:
914262082

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Credit Cards Accepted
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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/27/17 in Civil Litigation

    A thorough and fair attorney. He would always be a good choice for any client.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/27/17 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/17/17 in Civil Litigation

    I had the pleasure of working with Doug over a decade ago. He was a productive member of the team who contributed substantial value in several different complex civil litigation cases. I have kept in contact with him periodically since then. His webs... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/16/17 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/16/17 in Personal Injury

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (14 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Doug Melcher's fees and billing practices are very reasonable. He worked with me to fully understand and develop my case. He presented my claim convincingly and negotiated a fair settlement. Most rema...

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