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A native of Washington, Missouri, Doug Aholt graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Bachelor of Business degree in 1976, and received his J.D. degree from U.M.K.C. in 1979. Doug began his legal career with the Legal Aid of Western Missouri (Kansas City) where he was a Reginald Heber Smith recipient. In 1980 he moved to Atlanta with his wife where he worked a number of years with a small general practice firm prior to going to a medium sized insurance defense firm where he became a partner. For years he represented manufacturing companies and trucking firms in catastrophic injury and death cases.
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In 2000, Doug and his current partner formed Chambers, Aholt & Rickard, LLP to dedicate themselves to demanding justice and getting results for individuals and families who are injured due to the fault of others. That same dedication is the cornerstone of Chambers & Aholt, LLP which moved its office to Decatur in 2013. Through his experience as a defense attorney Doug has the respect of insurance companies and defense attorneys. Those relationships have continued to benefit him today as he goes against the interests of insurers and his former defense colleagues. Doug knows what to expect from the parties he used to represent and his adversaries respect the fact that they are going against a lawyer who will zealously pursue his client’s rights.
In addition to representing his individual clients, Doug is active with the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association where he has been a Champion level member since 2007. Doug is also a board member of the DeKalb Bar Association in DeKalb County, Georgia where he also serves as the President of the Trial Lawyers Section. He is also a member of the American Association of Justice.
Doug also dedicates himself to being an active community member of his hometown, Decatur, Georgia. As the chairman of the Board of Decatur Arts Alliance, you will see Doug at numerous festivals, local stage productions and various art events. While Doug’s children have graduated from Decatur High School, he still remains active with the booster club and every Fall he can be seen cooking and serving brats at the booster tent of the Decatur Craft Beer Festival. He recently stepped down as the announcer for the lacrosse team, but he can still be heard at the Run With The Dogs race every January. His community awards include Decatur Hometown Hero; YMCA Volunteer of The Year Award and Booster Club Volunteer of The Year Award.
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Acquired: 1981
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State: Missouri
Acquired: 1979
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150 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Ste. 260, Decatur, GA, 30030
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Posted by Carol | January 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Retired Teacher
Doug did a wonderful job representing my husband and myself. He was professional and did an excellent job keeping us informed throughout the process. I would highly recommend him and would definitely use his services again.
Posted by Michael Torrance | March 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
An honest, hardworking man
In 2017 I was involved in a very serious auto accident. My injuries were not life threatening, but still severe enough to require two surgeries. Typically, the insurer was dragging their feet toward settling the claim. I was referred to Doug via a mutual friend. Doug immediately began working the c...
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional and Effective
I appreciated Doug's matter-of-fact style. He explained the law to me and offered his counsel on the options I would have which was grounded in many years of professional experience handling cases similar to mine. He was readily available to address my questions and concerns, and he and his team al...
Posted by Sarah | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Man of Action!
Doug and team were wonderful to work with. Even in the middle of a pandemic, Doug was able to get to know me and my case in order to lead me to the best possible outcome. He took the time to walk me through the multiple options I had and educate me on the process. I always knew what the next steps we...
Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death Attorney Highly Recommended
Mr. Aholt represented us in a wrongful death lawsuit involving my father. He is very detail-oriented, which helped him be very efficient with his job. He is extremely intelligent, and resourceful. He did not give up, and worked tireless hours defending us. He is very professional, and maintained exc...
"I endorse this lawyer. It has been a privilege and an honor to work with and get to know Mr. Aholt. His litigation skills are outstanding, and he has an acute ability to assess a case through a variety of different lenses. His judgment is impeccable. But even beyond his litigation skills, I have seen Mr. Aholt interact with his clients in a way few lawyers do. He cares about his clients and works persistently to achieve their goals. He values his clients as people, and works hard to get to know their needs. For all of these reasons, I consistently refer clients - including my friends - to Mr. Aholt. Do not hesitate to retain him; you will regret a different choice."
"Douglas Aholt is a leader in the legal profession and his community. The time he spent defending insurance companies allows for the best possible representation of his clients that are up against these large corporations. Douglas regularly gives back to his community of Decatur, Georgia spending time supporting the arts and sporting events. I endorse Douglas Aholt."
Personal injury lawyer
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Champion, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Champion, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
1979
Reginald Heber Smith Award, National Legal Aid and Defender Association
2000 - Present
Managing Partner, Chambers & Aholt
2006 - Present
DeKalb County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
DeKalb County Bar Association - Trial Lawyers SectionPresident
2004 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1981 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1979 - Present
Missouri State BarMember
2010 - 2014
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationVice President
2008 - 2017
DeKalb County Bar Association, Trial Lawyer SectionPresident
2006 - 2017
DeKalb County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2002
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