Douglas Albert Williams

Douglas Albert Williams

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 29 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

810 Penn Avenue Fifth Floor, Pittsburgh, PA

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Biography

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Contingency

20%-20%


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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1996

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Location

Abes Baumann, A Professional Corporation

810 Penn Avenue Fifth Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

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Posted by Jillian | October 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Above and Beyond

I was blessed to have the opportunity to have Douglas Williams represent me in a very serious worker's compensation case against a powerful company. I went through extreme pain & very wrongful negligence causing my life to be traumatic & health deeply damaged. The case was the first type of this kind.... All other lawyers were intimidated by the challenges and were even disrespectful to me. Douglas Williams was respectful, compassionate, confident & accepted the case with ease and grace. He was open and honest in communicating every challenge and possibility. He completed everything he said he would and overcame every obstacle turning out what everyone else made excuses not to do saying was an impossible win. He was fearless, committed to the lengthy process & demonstrated great compassion and integrity. A true master, I am greatful and thankful. Contact him immediately truly the best.

Posted by Cindy Y | April 04, 2014 | Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation

Douglas is an exceptional attorney in every sense of the word. Professional, compassionate, honest, supportive and an outstanding example of integrity in its highest form. Douglas' expertise not only brought me forward in my workers compensation case but he also restored in me trust and faith in the ...legal system. I was injured at work and needed help with my case. While trying to navigate my way through the confusing world of workers compensation procedures, I was in pain, needed help, and lost hope. Then I soon realized that I had to stand up for myself but I wasn't able to do that on my own. I sought the best and that is exactly what I received when meeting with Douglas. He not only guided me through the process but he did so with genuine concern and care. He not only brought a positive, successful closure to my case but he also gave me what I needed the most--peace of mind. I highly recommend Douglas Williams.

Posted by Cynthia | November 19, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional Professional

It is very important that folks receive an honest and sincere opinion based on fact. I am a current client of Douglas Williams, and I can honestly say that Douglas is an exceptional professional and a true asset to the legal system and most importantly to his clients. The everyday person would ce...rtainly have difficulty trying to navigate their way through the legal system on their own, and having a true and honest professional to assist them is the key to the success in their case. Douglas assists his clients in all aspects of their case and not only is a success in the monetary sense but he also earns his clients trust and confidence from start to finish. A person can feel very small in the big world of the courts, judges, paperwork and confusing legal terminology. Douglas gives us a voice, within the legal system and he has his clients best interests in mind throughout the entire process.

Posted by Jeffrey Johns | October 25, 2012 | Workers Compensation

Jeffrey Johns A VERY SATISFIED CLIENT

I have been involved in a workers comp case for many years, a friend referred me to Mr. Williams since talking with Doug and e-mails I am now in a much better position to settle my case. Now I know why my friend spoke so highly of him. He helped me the most of any of the lawyers I've been with since ...my original injury in 1988. I found him to be extremely knowledgable and helpful. He explained things I didn't even know to ask so I would reccomend Doug Williams to anybody that needs the best work comp lawyer on the planet. Awesome, Top Shelf Super Kinda Guy doesn't even say enough. With Doug Williams help I am settling my case tomorrow thanks so much Doug.

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2011 | Workers Compensation

workers comp

I hired Doug Williams in 2 Workers Comp related cases.I found Doug to be compassionate and assertive in his field.He leaves no stone unturned and was successful in the continuation of my workers comp benefits.Additionally,he was able to settle both cases allowing me to move on with my life.

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Douglas Albert Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephanie Fera

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noah Fardo

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Doug is the consumate professional. He is a take back to a time when lawyers had a positive image. He is one the most ethical colleagues I know. I could not more highly recommend him. He is excellent at his trade in workers compensation."

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Noah Fardo

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Best Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2014

Workers' Compensation, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Workers Compensation

2013

Workers Compensation, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Workers Compensation, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Workers Compensation, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Workers Compensation, Best Lawyers in America

2007

Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2006

Pennsylvania Rising Star,

2006

Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

2005

Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

1994

American Jurisprudence Award,

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Abes Baumann

1900 - Present

Associate, Abes Baumann Attorneys at Law

1997 - 1998

Attorney, O'brien, Rulis, Bochicchio & Sosso

1996 - 1997

Attorney, Bureau Of Workers' Compensation

Associations

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Association For Justice

Member

Allegheny County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Law Section

Member

Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Workers' Compensation Section

Member

Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Amicus Curiae Committee

Associate Member

Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1996

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Grove City College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Tough Problems in Workers' Comp

Workers' Compensation

Languages

English

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