Douglas A. Axel
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 About Douglas A. Axel
Douglas A. Axel is a lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Douglas A. Axel is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Los Angeles, California
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Sidley Austin LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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