About Douglas B.
Douglas B. Harper built a legal career that moves from the Bronx courthouse to private practice. He earned a B.A. in English from Yale University in 1977 and completed his J.D. at New York University School of Law in 1984. Those academic years set the stage for work in both trial and appellate settings.
He began his professional life in public service. In 1984 he joined the Office of the District Lawyer of Bronx County as an assistant district lawyer. That role placed him in the courtroom early in his career and gave him direct exposure to criminal charging, trial preparation, and the cadence of daily litigation.
After four years in the public sector, Harper entered private practice. In 1988 he took an associate position at Burditt & Radzius and later became a partner there. His years at the firm broadened his litigation experience and deepened his familiarity with both state and federal procedures. He handled matters that required close coordination of trial strategy and post-trial work.
In 1998 he founded The Law Office of Douglas B. Harper. Since establishing his own practice he has maintained an active caseload and continued to appear in courts at multiple levels. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and New York, and he is authorized to appear before the Seventh Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court, reflecting a practice that spans trial and appellate forums.
Colleagues and clients describe Harper as straightforward and persistent in pursuing legal remedies. He draws on decades of courtroom experience when preparing filings and when arguing motions. His background in a district lawyer's office and in private firms gives him a view of litigation from both sides of the aisle.
He holds memberships in professional associations and participates in the bar-related activities that align with his work. He maintains a private practice at The Law Office of Douglas B. Harper and serves clients in matters pursued in state and federal courts. His current practice centers on litigation in state and federal courts.
