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 18 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Outcome

If you get into an accident, look no further, Doug Levy is your man. Excellent attorney, knows his stuff, just brilliant. I used him twice and both times I had an excellent outcome. He and his assistant Mike are both absolutely outstanding. Doug will navigate through the whole process, will tell you ...what you can do to help save money. I own a small business, first accident my employees got in to, vehicle got completely destroyed, one of the employees was seriously injured, another was in the hospital also. Doug successfully navigated me out this mess. Second accident I got hit, my truck was totaled, and I had a permanent injury, Doug navigated me out this exceptionally. I cannot be happier coming out that situation. Nobody can do what Doug did for me in both circumstances. I cannot be happier with both outcomes.

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

He fights and defends you to the best of his ability

The senior partner of Tucson most Prestigious law firm recommended Doug Levy to me. Four years later doug succeeded Beyond our greatest expectations . Doug advised and remained in contact with me during the entire period . A true lawyers lawyer

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense

Doug Levy is a WINNER & FIGHTER!

Doug Levy will fight for you till the end! I was in the court room two times, and watched him preform his magic as two cases were trying to get dismissed, but Doug with his expertise, fought with all the evidence that he provided to the court to get two convictions as he won both very difficult cases.... I have consulted with Doug several times and he is so knowledgeable and professional! Plus, Doug is just an all around great person and a good listener. I would hire Doug Levy in a minute. Doug Levy, will fight till the end for you!! You can't go wrong with his knowledge and expertise!!!!

Posted by David | July 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Most thorough and competent lawyer in Arizona

Words cannot express what Doug Levy has done for my family and I. I have known Doug since 2004 when I was involved in a horrible truck collision on I-10. A tractor-trailer ran me and my Jeep Wrangler off I-10. I was only 40 years old and have been unable to work since that day. Doug represented me th...rough the social security disability claim and the maximum result in the case against the trucking company. Unbelievably, I was involved in a second collision in 2010 and Doug did a phenomenal job with that case. Then, in early 2020, I was involved in a third bad auto collision which caused me to suffer fractured bones. That case has now settled as well for the best possible outcome. Along the way, I was falsely accused of an assault and battery crime in Pinal County. The prosecutor performed a horrible investigation and refused to dismiss all of the charges against me. Because he has known me since 2004 and because a criminal defense lawyer would have been so expensive, Doug represented me at the criminal trial and won a complete acquittal of all charges after a one-day trial in Casa Grande. At this point, he has also represented several members of my extended family and friends. Doug is remarkably meticulous, always punctual, extremely personable, and he fights for his clients with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. God Bless Doug Levy and his family.

Posted by Missile Rat | June 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Don’t be an idiot, call Doug!

Submitted for your entertainment and education at my expense: I was driving home from work as a volunteer (yes I’m retired) when I was T-boned by a lady who admitted that she was playing with her new cell phone. Both cars were totaled and I had the added bonus of having 2 broken ribs and a leg hema...toma. But don’t worry, the driver of the other car walked away without a scratch. Since this is the first accident I have been in with injuries, I figured I could just handle it myself. After all, the “good hands” people gave me a more than fair price for my totaled car in less than one week after the collision. And I remembered eating dinner with my son’s watching something on TV when I said to them “it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that out”. My oldest son pointed out, “Dad, you are a rocket scientist”. So I thought this should be easy to settle. Well, nearly 18 months later and putting in more time than I would have done for a missile design review, providing documentation, bills and negotiating, I got a great settlement that ended up costing me money. What? It costs me money to get T-boned and it was 100% the other persons fault? Example, Medical bills $10,000, they settle for $9,500. They say they gave you $2,000 for pain and suffering. But they don’t pay all $10,000 of your medical bills, only $7,500. You settle for $9,500. Sounds good to me, I got $9,500. WRONG, you got nothing and you are out your deductible. Yes, it’s true. Remember, whatever the snakes (that’s the name the insurance company will be called in the remaining body of this review) settlement is, they pay everyone back before you get any money. So then it hit me as clear as a radar range equation - you may be a rocket scientist, but you are NOT A LAWYER! Now the statute of limitations is fast approaching and I need a lawyer (finally I’m getting to the point of the review). I could go with “in a wreck, need a check” ambulance chasing firm, but I don’t need a check since I’m only out my deductible. I want to be treated fairly and I want a lawyer that will get more than $2,000 for pain and suffering for 2 broken ribs and make the snakes pay as much as possible paying their lawyers to defend them. So I did what every retired person does to think, I went to COSTCO to eat free samples and get a hot dog. That was the best move I made. I ran into a friend of mine and I mentioned the dilemma I was in. He recommended a lawyer that could be for me. After I finished my hot dog, I immediately went home and called (here it comes) Doug Levy. After filling him in on all of the details he responded, “You are an idiot!” I can’t disagree with that logic and at that point I knew I found my lawyer. Doug took pity on me. It was him against the snake. Doug did exactly what I wanted, and in the end, the snake’s settlement cost them what I estimate to be 3 times more than the original settlement offer after factoring in the snake’s lawyer fees, medical expert reviewer fees, mediator fees, and the final settlement to me. Needless to say I got more than $2,000 for pain a suffering for 2 broken ribs and the case was settled with less than 1 month before the court case was scheduled. Doug and his paralegal Michael are knowledgeable and will handle your case with attention to detail that will result and a fair settlement with any snakes you might have to deal with. Let’s face it, neither Doug nor I got rich from this law suit, but he handled this case like it was a multi-million dollar one to me. I could not recommend Doug and Michael enough for anyone that needs expert legal assistance. Thanks to Doug, I’m an idiot no more! Well as far as fighting snakes are concerned. My wife may beg to differ. Remember don’t be an idiot, call Doug Levy first if you ever get T-boned.

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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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