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5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC, 20015-2079
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Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2014 | Personal Injury
Personal injury case by Doug Sparks
I had a personal injury case that many other lawyers would not even have taken as I had had been given a jaywalking ticket after being struck by a car. Doug Sparks was introduced to me by a friend, also a lawyer, and he took the case and with all its vulnerabilities negotiated a generous settlement ...
Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2012 | Personal Injury
A Stellar Lawyer with an Impeccable Record -- Don't Hesitate.
I met Douglas Sparks at likely the most vulnerable time in my life. I had been assaulted by a man who broke into my building. The building management had been aware of numerous security issues, but hadn't informed the tenants. Doug immediately made me and my family feel confident that we were in ...
Posted by Norma C. | January 24, 2011 | Car Accidents
Perseverant to the bones, he does not give up.
I was annoyed with the first lawyer for my automobile accident case. When it looked like the case would go to court, he gave up. Fortunately, he handed me Douglas Sparks’ name and phone number. I am from a modest Latino family, and was afraid that Mr. Sparks would also turn down my case. What a ...
"Doug Sparks is one of the most tenacious lawyers I have ever worked with. He is also detailed, methodical, passionate and knowledgeable in the field of injury law. Anyone who hires Doug has one of the best in their corner."
"I worked for Douglas Sparks for 4 years, and everything I learned about the practice of law I learned from him. Doug is the kind of lawyer that should teach a course in civil litigation. He could write the manual on how to succeed as a Plaintiff's attorney. Using the best practices I learned from him has put me miles ahead of other lawyers, even those with much more experience. Doug is one of the few lawyers who actually reads every word of every legal document exchanged in a lawsuit. He makes no assumptions and methodically makes reference to every pertinent rule and examines every case the defense cites. Before a Defendant serves discovery, Doug already has a shelf full of indexed binders; he is always 3 steps ahead of his opponents. He never, ever gives up; he never for one moment believes he can't find a solution to any legal dilemma. You would be hard pressed to find a lawyer who is smarter, more ingenious, tenacious, harder working, or who cares more about his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Doug as co-counsel on a major premises liability case which was successfully concluded without trial. Doug is aggressive and creative and is always several steps ahead of his opponents. No lawyer works harder to discover the witnesses and proof necessary for success in complex personal injury litigation. No lawyer is more devoted to his clients' cause."
Criminal defense lawyer
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Superb Rated, Avvo
2017
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Car Accident Attorney, Expertise
2016
Superb Rated, Avvo
2016
Top 10 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top Rated Personal Injury Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Superb Rated, Avvo
2015
Top Rated Personal Injury Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Top Rated Personal Injury Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 10 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Superb Rated, Avvo
2013
Superb Rated, Avvo
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer - DC, Super Lawyers
2012
Client's Choice award, Avvo
2012
Superb Rated, AVVO
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer - DC, Super Lawyers
2011
Superb Rated, AVVO
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - DC, National Trial Lawyers
2010
Superb Rated, AVVO
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - DC, National Trial Lawyers
2009
Superb Rated, Avvo
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - DC, National Trial Lawyers
2008
Best of DC, Washington City Paper
2007
Super Lawyer - DC, Super Lawyers
2010 - Present
Partner, Sparks & Associates, PLLC
2005 - 2010
Partner, Sparks & Silber, LLP
2008 - 2009
Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Membership CommitteeChair
2005 - 2007
Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Education CommitteeMember
2005 - 2012
Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.Board of Governors
2003 - 2005
DC Prisoners' Legal Services ProjectBoard of Directors
2003 - 2005
DC Prisoners' Legal Services ProjectChair - Legal Affairs Committee
1979
2008
Municipal Liability
2006
Deposition Tips
2005
Municipal Liability
2005
Outstanding Public Service
2004
Outstanding Public Service
2004
Investigating and Identifying Defendants
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