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Douglas Senger Saeltzer

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Douglas Senger Saeltzer
I specialize in large personal injury cases, and have obtained over $50,000,000 for my clients.

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 30% Personal Injury
    15 years, 500 cases
  • 10% Medical Malpractice
    15 years
  • 10% Car / Auto Accident
    15 years
  • 10% Litigation
    15 years
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Contact Information

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  • 415-617-1277
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  • Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger
    650 California Street 26th Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94108
    Office: 415-617-1277
    Fax: 415-981-7210
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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Doug Saeltzer: An Excellent Personal Injury Lawyer”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, 10 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Saeltzer is an outstanding personal injury lawyer. He represented my teen-aged daughter who had sustained a severe burn. He was very empathetic... more
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5 star rating

“July 6th 2011”

Posted by: Jessie, 11 months ago.

Client Review: My experience with Douglas was very pleasant. He was trustworthy, easy to talk to, always avaialable to speak with me and proficient. He did... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Sara Michelle Peters

I have worked with Doug, first as a clerk, and now as an associate attorney, for the past five years. Doug, who just won the title "Trial Lawyer... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Sara Peters , San Francisco (CA), About 1 year ago
Stephen Joseph Gorog

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Doug for over 10 years. He is one of the most skilled lawyers I know. The results he achieves for his clients... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Gorog , San Francisco (CA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since Douglas Senger Saeltzer was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1994 02/09/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger 1998–present
Adjunct Professor at U.C. Hastings College of the Law 2003–2010
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California, Hastings College of the Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994
University of California - Los Angeles History BA - Bachelor of Arts 1991

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine 2011
Trial Lawyer of the Year San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Board of Trial Advocates (San Francisco chapter) 2010-present
Faculty Member National Institute for Trial Advocacy 2005-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 44 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
4 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
5 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Smock v. State of California California Appellate Reports, 4th Edition 2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Opening Statements Trial Lawyers of the Year 2011
Personal Injury Law CEB - New Developements in Torts 2010
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