Douglas Stuart Punger Jr.

Douglas Stuart Punger Jr.

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Litigation Lawyer at Winston Salem, NC
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

119 Brookstown Ave, Suite 402, Winston Salem, NC

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Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2006

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Fitzgerald Law

119 Brookstown Ave, Suite 402, Winston Salem, NC, 27101

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Posted by imran janjua | June 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Best, Young and Knowledgeable

Mr. Stuart Punger was very helpful to me during a really stressful time for me and my family. He was always available to talk to me when I called. He was very knowledgeable about the law and my options and explained everything to me. I felt like he fought for me and he got me the best outcome that I ...could have had. I would and will highly recommend him to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I would hire him all over again.

Lawsuits are extremely long and tedious and stressful, but Stuart, along with everyone in his office, made sure to make me feel I was an important client. That means the world, especially when you're in a situation where someone is trying to make you, the victim, feel like a criminal. I was walked th...rough the entire process, I could call or email whenever I had a question, and I always felt as though I was truly cared for. Stuart was very down to earth, friendly, and made me feel like he was on my side, even after the case was over. Legal matters are intensely hard to understand if you are not familiar with the law, and it is very easy to get lost. I will say that Stuart and his team did an incredible job of describing the process for me, in layman's terms, and they didn't make me feel stupid, ever, for needing to ask questions. I even found myself calling him, in a panic sometimes, about other 'legal' issues related to my situation, but that didn't fall under the purview of Stuart's particular field. He never flinched, always gave me his best advice, and if he couldn't answer a question, he referred me to someone that could. Having to go through this process was a NIGHTMARE, but Stuart made me feel like I couldn't be in better hands!

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2014 | Personal Injury

A truely experienced Attorney who puts his client first and works hard to get the best settlement he can for you. Brilliant!!!!!

I had called a couple other attorney's first who said they could not help me for different reasons. The main reason was due to the laws in our state, they didn't know if they could win and if they did would the dollar amount be worth it to them. I had an appointment within a week of calling Mr Punger.... He listened to everything I had to say, looked at the documentation I had and told me the process, if I were to proceed with him. I had another issue due to my accident that was something he did not handle and he referred me to another attorney in the state who was also amazing. Everything Stuart told me on day one he followed through on. Once I was able to return to work it was hard to get time off for appointments. I remember nights after hours as well as a Sunday afternoon him meeting me to fit my schedule. In my line of work I have worked with more attorney's than I can count (not in the same type of law) but I had never had one willing to accommodate a client's work schedule the way he did mine. He built a case based on what happened, interviewed my Dr' s and everyone involved. Even now I can not imagine the time he spent on my case. It was not until Mediation that I was able to see how brilliant he really was. Don't get me wrong I knew he was good and I was already impressed with him and his Paralegal Katie DeSpain but I had never been in a Mediation before. He spent time preparing me on how the process worked ahead of time but watching him work for me that day was like watching a truely experienced professional do what he knows and does best. He was amazing to watch and listen to. He won my case that others would not take and negotiated a settlement in the six figure range. I highly recommend him and if I ever run into anyone that needs an attorney I will definitely recommend Stuart Punger. I would also like to take a moment to also say his Paralegal Katie DeSpain is one of a kind. During my recovery she called to check on me. The attorney I mentioned being referred to for another matter, Katie provided him with copies of my documents to allow me time to heal and make things as easy for me as possible. Customer service is the BEST I have ever experienced. If I left a message for Katie or Stuart I got a returned call before they left that day. Stuart and staff are the best you could ever have on your side. If you just call and meet with him you will know before you leave that office you made the right decision and have the best working for you.

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Douglas Stuart Punger Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Jones

Litigation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Stuart. He is a very skilled and competent attorney who provides a consistently polished product for his client. As opposing counsel he is responsive, civil, and willing to work hard to avoid conflict when possible."

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Daniel Logan

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stuart Punger is a fantastic attorney uses his skills and experience to get great results for his clients."

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. Punger's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Ryan Luft

Litigation lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stuart sweats the details to find every angle that might help his client succeed. We worked together on a matter that led to a favorable resolution on behalf of our client."

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Riley Beam

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stuart worked with our firm on a complex brain injury case that we had in North Carolina. Stuart handled all of the facets of the case with great care and intelligence, whether it had to do with voluminous medical records, defendants who are trying to avoid responsibility, eyewitnesses, or expert witnesses. Stuart has a strong understanding of the law, of people, and the impact these cases have on his client's lives. Our firm will gladly work with Stuart in the future."

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Celeste Harris

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stuart is an aggressive, hard working attorney who is genuinely interested helping people."

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Michael Lewis

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have been privileged to work with Stuart a since 2006. He is a passionate and diligent advocate for his clients with the highest integrity. His dedication to serving each client's cause to the best of his ability has earned him accolades and gratitude that is well deserved."

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Caitlin Thompson

Litigation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Stuart is an excellent trial attorney. He is very thorough in handling each case to try and maximize the recovery for his clients."

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Kara McIvor

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Stuart approaches each case with a relentless determination. He doesn't rest until he's addressed every relevant detail and obtained the best possible outcome for his clients."

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Lea Keller

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Stuart is one of the most detail oriented and focused lawyers I know. I would trust him with any case."

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Personal injury lawyer

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Douglas Beam

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Celeste Harris

Workers compensation lawyer

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Caitlin Thompson

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Nichols

Personal injury lawyer

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J. Stradley

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Lewis

Personal injury lawyer

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Lisa Forsythe

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Kara McIvor

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Lea Keller

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 40 under 40 in North Carolina, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Fitzgerald Law

2006 - 2015

Attorney, Mike Lewis Attorneys

Associations

Forsyth County Bar Association

Education

2006

Wake Forest University School of Law

2002

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA

Languages

English

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