About Douglas G.
Douglas G. Murken is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1979 and holds bar number 87929. His license is currently inactive. Mr. Murken is a member of Seifer, Murken, Despina, James & Teichman, ALC, a law firm located at 2135 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94123. He has been practicing law for over 47 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mr. Murken earned his Juris Doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in 1979. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Cornell University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1975. During his time at Golden Gate University, he developed a strong foundation in legal principles, which he has applied throughout his extensive legal career.
Mr. Murken concentrates his practice in the areas of business law, real estate law, and personal injury. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving business contracts, business formation, business litigation, commercial real estate, residential real estate, and personal injury claims. His practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial case evaluation, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Murken has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Tax Court. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to joining Seifer, Murken, Despina, James & Teichman, ALC, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for several years.
Mr. Murken is an active member of the San Francisco Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the California Lawyers Association. He is also a certified mediator through the San Francisco Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Murken is fluent in English, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area effectively.
