Douglas Charles Scovil

This attorney is poor at responding to clients. He fails to return phones calls. He was rude and condescending. Finally, as the simple divorce should have been coming to a close he dropped me as a client. He took the retainer, did nothing in return and walked away without finishing the divorce. Save ...your time and money and go elsewhere.

Doug is a honest, humble, busy, hardworking, "tell it like it is" kind of guy. All of my meetings were brief and straight to the point, he took everything I gave him and knew exactly what I was talking about(saves money) we barely spoke, not even 15 mins at most appointments sometimes. However he kn...ows what he's doing and if he has questions he will call you. I had a divorce and child custody hearing. I brought him all the documents needed and he was on my side the entire time and delivered results. He knows how to negotiate and not scared to walk into the courtroom for you either, if things can't be settled pretrail. Doug looks out for his clients. If you are prepared he is prepared. I am so thankful for him, his knowledge, and confidence. His staff is pretty helpful too they are just a really busy place because.... they know what they're doing. Thank you again Mr. Scovill.

Doug represented me in a DUI case and I was told he was the best..LOL. He came across as very knowledgable and in control but as I learned later it was just a ploy to charge high fees. In short he was completely rude every time I spoke to him, demanded money for an upcoming trial he had already cha...nged the date on unbeknownst to me then held my money for 7 months but not before he called a court date to try to fire me as his client because I questioned his ethics. When I finally read the police reports and realized that the police had absolutely zero probable cause to ask me for a breathylyzer it was too late as he had told me repeatedly that there was plenty of probable cause..he wanted my trial money and whatever else he could get. His staff is totally incompetent and if you point it out to him he tells you to get a new lawyer if you don't like it. This man should be disbarred and if I had time to pursue that avenue I would. DO NOT USE THIS GUY!!

I was referred to Doug Scovil by a trusted lawyer. I hired him. Communication with this man was non existent so we could never build a client/ lawyer relationship. Finally spoke to him he didn't know when my court date was moved to and neither did his staff. I live out of the state so I had to plan... accordingly for best cost in air fare. Thursday I am told yes you have to be present, court being the following wed, so I bought the tickets. Monday week of court I get a call saying you don't have to be here. I told his assistant " I have bought non refundable tickets already." I then ask for new date they don't know and wouldn't know until wed the earliest. I stated I need it so I don't lose the air fare purchase. They did not care. At this point I'm arguing from frustration at the lack of communication between the staff and lawyer. I finally get a call from Doug stating how he was not appreciative of me arguing with the staff, the same staff that gave me Incorrect information. So he then proceeds to tell me I needed to find another lawyer. I said thank you I will and got my full refund back. I was then to call back for the court date change time his office had started and his office still didn't know the date and proceeded to tell me to call the respondents lawyer because they were not involved with my case anymore. REALLY!! I strongly recommend you do not hire his services.