About
Doug has been an attorney for more than 39 years, all of which are affiliated with the other founding partners. He lives in Pauma Valley with his wife, Marian, along with 2 of his 5 children. Doug has tried to verdict approximately 200 cases for clients such as Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Porsche, Costco, and Hilton Hotel in addition to the insureds of companies such as State Farm, Mercury Insurance, and AIG. For most of his life,he has been a scratch golfer and has won many club championships and tournaments including the US Air Force Systems Command and Southeastern All Services championships.
Bar Admissions
- California, 1985
Education
- Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California
- J.D. 1984
- Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida
- B.S. Business Administration, 1980
Professional Associations and Memberships
- California State Bar, Member, 1985 - Present
- ABOTA member since 1994
- California Truckers Association, Member, 1998 - Present
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate, 1994 - Present
- 2023 Orange County ABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year
Past Employment Positions
- Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench, LLP – Partner
- 2002 - Present
- Managing Partner of the firm’s San Diego office.
- Hill, Genson, Even, Crandall & Wade
- 1985 - 2002