Douglas Benjamin Levy

Douglas Benjamin Levy

4.8
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Tucson, AZ
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

283 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 90%

I represent solely Plaintiffs (injured claimants) who have suffered injuries as the result of negligence or carelessness of an individual or corporation. All of my cases involve insurance companies who insured the negligent individual or corporation. I also handle premises liability, products liability and insurance bad faith cases, but this AVVO website fails to list those practice areas.

37 years | 400 cases

90%
Medical Malpractice 10%

I solely represent Plaintiffs (injured claimants) who have suffered injuries as a result of the negligence or carelessness of a doctor, hospital, nurse, or other health care provider.

37 years | 30 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 30 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1995

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Suspended

Location

Douglas B. Levy, P.C.

283 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85701

Douglas B. Levy, P.C.

The Wolverine Building, 283 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85701

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Douglas Benjamin Levy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Becky | March 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Best ever outcome!

Doug is amazing, quick and affective... and a totally cool human being! I had a quick consultation and within months Doug had a large settlement deposit straight into my account...” that was easy” I’ve delt with legal proceedings thru insurance and this was by far the easiest and most thorough liti...gation with the best results... I would recommend Doug Levy to anyone who are eager to get the best results and the highest respect.

Posted by Nicole | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Five STARS for a 6 figure settlement!

Doug is an upfront and honest guy whose honestly I appreciate. I was referred to him from a friend as I had recently just moved to Arizona. Doug was attentive and persistent getting the facts we needed for my case. There were several hiccups on my claim due to the fact my claim was against my very ow...n auto insurance for a non-insured motorist collision that left me injured. Not only did Doug fight for me when my own insurance company lowballed me with a settlement of 18k when I was due to have a whopping 100k! Which I indeed received rather quickly! Doug is the kind of guy who will go out fighting for what you deserve!

Posted by Eloisa | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Yes, a lawyer can have a big heart! LOL

I met Doug back in 2007 after a bad collision that destroyed my car and left me with neck injuries. I researched several attorneys and with a case like this all the attorneys were happy to take my case. Doug was the only one that told me that that my case was so straight forward that a "monkey could ...do it". He explained to me the process and told me that he would be happy to take my case but that I could do this on my own and that if I needed him, he would be there for me. In 2008 I got hit again, while I was still under medical care for collision #1. Now my "straight forward" collision got complicated so I went to Doug. Call me unlucky but between 2017 and 2014 I've been hit 5 times. Some were minor parking lot pumps while 3 of them were bad collisions. What impresses me about Doug is that he will tell you if you need him as an attorney or if you can handle it on your own. Any other lawyer will be happy to take your money! I used him for the 3 big collisions but not for the other 2. Having permanent neck injuries made it difficult to deal with different insurances and insurance attorneys. Doug is amazing at handling hard cases. He knows the process and he explains it with detail and care. I have always felt that his main concern was for me to get better and get the medical treatments I needed. His memory and attention to detail are incredible. His organization and follow up on your case are impressive. I do not wish for anybody having to use an attorney, but if you need a really good one, Doug Levy is the one you need on your side. I do NOT wish to be on an opposing side against him! He can be friendly and easy going but when it comes to getting down to business, he's the one person that will defend you all the way. I appreciate he always asks about my family and my business. On different occasions I went to him for legal advise on other areas and he guided me to the right person when it was not in his expertise. This lawyer has a heart :) even though our backgrounds are as opposite as they can be! Thanks Doug!

Posted by Dr. Henk | January 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

An international thank you

While spending a few weeks in Scottsdale AZ our rental car was rear-ended while waiting for a red traffic light. Being from a different country is a major challenge when it concerns to deal with the legal issues. After about 8 months of "stonewalling" by the insurance company, we finally decided that... the only way forward was to work with an attorney expert. Just at the right time we came in contact with Douglas Levy. From that moment professionalism set in. Mr. Levy did take sufficient time to explain the road ahead and gave counsel how to move ahead. Bridging legal differences between international laws and put these into perspective is not easy, but Mr. Levy seemingly handled these with expertise. Douglas made himself available for phone consultation even considering a 9 hours time difference. Key words that come to mind describing Mr Douglas Levy are: expertise, attentiveness, integrity, compassionate and humorous. In short: a true professional with a human touch. My wife and I are very grateful for his services.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2016 | Insurance

Excellent Guidance

I was referred to Doug by another attorney here in Tucson, so I gave him a call late in the day regarding an auto insurance situation. I was expecting to have to leave a message or speak to a receptionist, but was surprised to find that Doug picked up and we spoke at some length about everything I n...eeded to know. He didn't seem at all off-put that I was calling about such a relatively small matter, and he gave me some great insight. I was not thrilled with the answers about my options in addressing my situation, but Doug was honest and too the point (It's not his fault that insurance companies are so terrible to deal with!). I will certainly contact him again if I find I need representation or advice in the future.

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Douglas Benjamin Levy's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Alexander

Litigation lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Friend

"Talented, Aggressive, Knowledgeable Litigation Attorney 5.0 stars Posted by DAVID I practiced business law in Silicon Valley for forty years. On many occasions I had to select litigation attorneys to prosecute or defend actions for my business clients. I know the tells of good attorneys and bad ones. I can recognize the ones who know their stuff and the ones who don’t. I met Doug Levy in 2005 when a wealthy Arizona friend needed a litigation attorney, and I went with my friend when he met with Doug whom he eventually hired. In that case Doug rejected the insurance company’s offers and took the matter to binding arbitration where Doug secured an award of $190,000, far higher than any of the insurance company’s settlement offers. Over the ensuing years on many occasions I’ve spent many hours with Doug, and I know his personality, his intelligence, his ethics and his character. If I had to pick the top five litigators I’ve met over my forty years of practice, Doug Levy"

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Douglas Landau

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Candid, smart, hard-working & experienced, Doug Levy is our "go to guy" for Arizona legal matters. Having known him for over a decade, he is always forthright in his answers & able to put us in the right direction. I have also visited his office & he could also be the mayor, he is so popular. He does not waste our time with B.S. and, as a second generation personal injury lawyer, he really understands the important issues deeply. Unlike most "wannabe p.i. lawyers," Doug also puts his money where his mouth is, passionately supporting those groups that help injured victims & disabled workers before the state legislators & on Capitol Hill."

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Joanne Beasy

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"For almost 3 years I worked with Doug on a personal injury matter that was venued in Tucson. To say that Doug knows the law and that he is smart, organized, thorough, informative and diligent are understatements. He is all that and more. I have enjoyed working with him and will not hesitate to refer clients to him in the future."

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Blaine McHone

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Doug has extensive knowledge in the field of personal injury. He has a wealth of knowledge in the field of dog bites and accidents where the defendant is also guilty of DUI. Doug also mentors new attorneys to help them develop their skills. For these reasons I highly recommend Doug Levy as a personal injury attorney."

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Douglas Landau

Personal injury lawyer

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Frank Verderame

Personal injury lawyer

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John Kuhnlein

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Reprimand issued in AZ, 2023

updated on 11/02/2023

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2022

updated on 03/30/2023

Suspension 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.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2021

updated on 02/22/2022

Suspension 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.

Reprimand issued in AZ, 2020

updated on 05/14/2020

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2007

updated on 03/13/2016

Suspension 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.

Douglas’s comment:

“Please see my "Client Reviews," which are perfect and kind and wonderful. Please see my "Profile," which clearly responds to this nonsense. This suspension had nothing to do with "unethical" nor illegal conduct as a lawyer, nor as a person. That suspension had to do with being wrongfully accused of engaging in litigation with an "offensive personality." I steadfastly denied those allegations and no one ever appeared...”

Honors

2011

Enduring Service Award, Arizona Association for Justice

2001

Young Man of the Year, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona

1995

Man of the Year, The Village Temple

Work Experience

2001 - 2016

Trial Lawyer, Douglas B. Levy

1996 - 2000

Trial Lawyer, West, Christoffel, Konigsberg & Zickerman, P.C.

1988 - 1995

Trial Lawyer, Levy & Levy, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Pima County Bar Association

Patron Member

2000 - Present

Arizona Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

1997 - Present

American Association for Justice

Sustaining Member

2006 - 2015

Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging

Board of Directors

2001 - 2007

Jewish Children's And Family Services - Tucson

Board of Governors

1999 - 2001

University of Arizona Hillel Foundation

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Miller v. Kramber, et al. See, http://law.justia.com/cases/arizona/court-of-appeals-ddivision-two-unpublished/2010

Great verdict for the Plaintiff

Kirkaldy vs Hertz and The Ford Motor Company, et al.

http://www.leagle.com/decision/1995820221AD2d599_1216/KIRKALDY%20v.%20HERTZ%20CORP.

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Education

1988

Emory University

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

Arizona Trial Lawyers Association CLE Seminar

Legislative Update - 2006

2002

National Business Institute CLE Seminar

Plaintiffs Personal Injury Law - A Primer

1998

Natonal Business Institute CLE Seminar

Products Liability Law - Arizona

1997

National Business Institute CLE Seminar

How To Handle Automobile Collision Cases

Publications

2010

2010

Arizona Appellate Reports - Division 2 Miller vs. Kramber - Opinion

2006

Arizona Trial Lawyers Association Legislative Update - 2006

2002

State Bar of Arizona Plaintiffs Personal Injury Law - A Primer

1998

National Business Institute Seminar Products Liability Law - Arizona

1997

National Business Institute Seminar How To Handle Automobile Collision Cases

1995

1991

New York Appellate Reports Bramble vs. Sears Roebuck Co., Inc.

1985

The Michigan Daily 'M' falls as offense stalls, 24-17: 4th quarter TD's ruin Blue's Holiday

1984

The Michigan Daily - True Blue Column Goal-line stand brings back...memories of another decade

1984

The Michigan Daily Unsure of Blue, Bo readies for OSU

1984

The Michigan Daily - True Blue Column Inspiring clash...'M"-OSU ready for showdown

1984

The Michigan Daily Bo's boys to battle Bucks

1984

The Michigan Daily 'M' wilts to OSU, 21-6

1984

The Michigan Daily Battle with BYU a possibility: A Holiday for Michigan?

1984

The Michigan Daily - True Blue Column Despite dismal Season...lucky Blue gets big bowl

1984

The Michigan Daily - True Blue Column Hoop du jour...C'mon Canham, do it

1984

The Michigan Daily - True Blue Column Michigan's dominant athlete?...Wolverine wrestler McFarland

Languages

Yiddish

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