Douglas W. Charnas
About Douglas W. Charnas
Douglas W. Charnas is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Douglas W. Charnas is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Fox Rothschild LLP
Education: Georgetown University, LLM (Taxation), graduated 1983, Case Western Reserve University, JD, graduated 1978, and Ohio University, AB (Government), graduated 1975
Location: Washington, DC
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