Douglas W. "Doug" Hall
About Douglas W. Hall
Douglas W. Hall is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Douglas W. Hall is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Railroad Law
Current Firm: Jones Day
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1989 and University of Pittsburgh, BS, graduated 1985
Location: Washington, DC
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