Douglas Paul Whipple

Douglas Paul Whipple

also known as Douglas P. Whipple, Douglas Whipple

5.0
Rating: 4.1

Licensed for 45 years

Litigation Lawyer at University Heights, OH
Practice Areas: Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation, Estate Planning

13940 Cedar Road, Suite 420, University Heights, OH

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 45 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1980

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1986

Retired

Location

Whipple Law LLC

13940 Cedar Road, Suite 420, University Heights, OH, 44118-3204

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Douglas Paul Whipple's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
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Posted by Tiffanie | April 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He gets results!

Mr. Whipple helped me with my foreclosure case. He was professional and made sure that I understood what was going on in the case and gave me plenty of options before taking action. I felt like my voice mattered and my questions and concerns were taken seriously. Whenever, I contacted him, I always ...received a prompt reply. Mr. Whipple is fair, ethical, knowledgeable, and effective. He helped me save my home and I am extremely grateful. I highly recommend Mr. Whipple's legal services.

Posted by Richard J | March 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stellar Performer

I have happily hired Doug Whipple for 21 years. He has been a Blessing to me, my family and other litigants. He has the uncanny ability to get to the heart of the matter at hand. At times that resulted in me not pursuing litigation. Other times he has facilitated Justice through Fair, Compassiona...te, Evenhanded and Reasonable settlements. Doug is friendly, listens well, and has great empathy. This allows him to ferret out necessary facts that others overlook. He may come off as a “Colombo” type personality at times, but is clearly sharp, astute, perceptive, intelligent and downright shrewd as necessary. His methodology is to leave no stone unturned and ask enough questions in order to learn the necessary circumstances, business, processes and/or context as though he were a primary party in the situation. This is an uncanny skillset that sets Doug a cut above the normal lawyer. Doug has been helpful in high-tech Information Technology cases, Human Resource settlements, Business Contracts and even assisting in rather ugly inheritance disputes. During long depositions, I have seen opposition lawyers become increasingly unsettled as his persistent and unremitting behavior leads him to tease out compelling evidence and facts. His relentless approach often leads to impeachment of opposing witnesses if not outright settlement. Doug has demonstrated fearlessness in the face of Courtroom Battle. He is dedicated to his clients. Doug is my “Go To” initial lawyer whenever a legal matter comes up. It is a comfort to have him in our lives. Doug is compassionate, has demonstrated empathy and sees issues, concerns and disputes from all sides. This produces the best resolutions for all concerned. I highly recommend Douglas Whipple to anyone needing First-Rate, First-Class Legal Assistance. I have done so to my dearest friends and family. I would hire him again as circumstances require.

Posted by Joanne | August 16, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Doug Whipple is an excellent attorney. He took my call the very first time I contacted his office. He spent an inordinate amount of time listening to my legal concern and got back to me in a very timely manner with helpful, thorough, and wise counsel. His concern and genuineness were evident from the... first time I spoke to him until the last. I highly recommend Doug Whipple as an attorney.

Posted by Chuck | July 24, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent Advise

Douglas Whipple is an excellent attorney. He has been very helpful and thorough with his advise, and was very supportive throughout our interactions. Great insight and committed to being as helpful as possible. Good to have him on your side!

Posted by Tamara | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Corporate Attorney for Small to Medium Size Businesses

Douglas Whipple has been our Business/Corporate Attorney for almost 20 years. Over the course of this time period he has shown an incredible breadth of experience in Corporate, Civil, Criminal and Governmental related legal matters. Our company has confronted a variety of legal issues as we have gr...own and diversified our portfolio over the years. Doug has been our “go to” guy for our legal matters whether we are facing a simple Corporate issue or tackling a more daunting Civil or Governmental concern. His extensive knowledge and experience match or surpass that of any larger firm in town. Doug and his staff are quick to respond to our legal needs and do an excellent job of keeping us informed as our legal issues are sorted out. Our Company had a substantial growth opportunity a few years ago and Doug was instrumental in helping us sort out the legal issues we would be confronted with as we took on such a large project. This included structuring the entities, addressing financial matters, creating the right legal entity for the parties involved and making sure our due diligence covered every topic related to the business. By having his advice before we committed to the projected we were prepared to deal with the questions and issues that arose as we closed on the project and began restructuring the business. This gave us an enormous sense of confidence to pursue this project full force because we were prepared to deal with the matters we were about to be faced with even before they occurred. Doug and his staff are extremely knowledgeable, professional, time conscious, compassionate, fair and determined to resolve our legal matters in our best interests. I can truly say they keep us on our toes and help us focus on being a successful business with their handling of our legal affairs. As a Company that has grown from a small to a medium sized business over the years we are incredibly lucky to have had Doug advising us on our legal matters and helping us become the Company we are today. Any Company would be fortunate to have Doug Whipple on their side!

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Whipple has both skills and courage to tackle big cases and difficult cases. Be it motion practice or argument in the courts, Mr. Whipple delivers quality legal work and produces the desired result."

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Experience

Rating:  4.1 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Suspension For Term issued in OH, 2022

updated on 10/26/2022

Suspended for term means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2021

Ohio Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Rated Lawyers--Cleveland's Legal Leaders, Cleveland Plain Dealer

2010

Nominated for Arts & Culture Community Champion Award, COSE

2003

Vega Award, American Red Cross

Work Experience

2011 - 2021

Owner, Whipple Law LLC

2005 - 2005

Board Member, Hudson City School District

2001 - 2011

Partner, Seeley, Savidge & Ebert Co., LPA

1999 - 2001

Partner, Kaufman & Cumberland

1982 - 1999

Partner, Baker Hostetler

1980 - 1982

Staff Attorney, Eighth District, Ohio Court Of Appeals

1973 - 1973

Intern, U.S. House of Representatives

Associations

1982 - 2021

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

1982 - 2020

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Whipple v. City of Cleveland Hts.

City settled case for $13,000

Tabbaa v. Koglman

My client was awarded $300K plus interest.

Cerio v. Hilroc Condominium Owners Assn.

Settled: my clients did not pay the assessments.

Royal Indem. Co. v. J.C. Penney Co.

Jury verdict in favor of my client, the tenant..

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Education

1980

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Baldwin-Wallace College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

LRS Practioner Perspectives

"Business Development in the Post-Normal Times"

2004

Chamber Lecture and Luncheon

Crisis Management

2002

BICEPP Annual Seminar

Checklist to Prevent Liability

1993

Products Liability in Ohio

Products Liability in Ohio

Publications

2015

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal A Prodedural Dilemma - Support Arrearage Appeal

2014

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal "Dual Agency: A Hazardous Real Estate Practice"

1995

Law Practice Handbooks, Inc. publication Deposition Preparation--Civil Discovery Practice in Ohio

Languages

English

Activity

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