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

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4.8 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Staff & Support

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 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.

Posted by Roy | September 02, 2015 | Personal Injury

Excellent communication

I have been an office manager for a Doctor of Chiropractic in Tucson for thirty-four years. We have a small practice which, by choice, deals with a limited number personal injury cases specifically because of the extracted process of dealing with attorneys. In three-plus decades of such cases, Mr. Le...vy has represented a handful our patients in accident-related matters. We have seen that his cases have always been handled in a reasonable, precise, and professional manner, from day one to resolution. His attention to detail stands out, as does his genuine interest in the client's/our patient's well being. Communication in these cases is always vital and the fact he and his staff have always been quick and responsive to our calls, emails, and letters stands out as exceptional in our experience dealing with attorneys. Based on our experiences with Mr. Levy, we would highly recommend his services. Roy Bunch, Office Manager Dr. Judith Tucson

Posted by Asuquo | May 05, 2015 | Wrongful Death

There is Something Special in that Name - Douglas Levy

You hear people say, “My doctor,” “my attorney,” “my son or daughter”, etc, etc. Each of these expressions has something personal about them. I can identify with “my doctor” or “my son or daughter,” but the thought of “my attorney” was distant and not foreseeable; after all, I had been doing pretty ...well, because for me, having “my attorney” connected me to the court system that I had done everything to stay away from; and I was very successful. I did not think I was going to need an attorney. Therefore when tragedy – “the death of my son,” like a hurricanes destructive winds forced its power on my family, I realized I would need to file a “wrongful death lawsuit.” I did not know what a “wrongful death lawsuit” really entailed. However, it was very clear, right at the beginning, that I needed an attorney whom I trusted first and foremost. I had specific criteria for the attorney who would represent us. I was presented with other names, but in the end, I went with Doug. For me it was as if Douglas Levy was destined to handle the case. Reflecting on this choice today, I am happy and satisfied. Doug is visionary, very respectful, enthusiastic, encouraging, knowledgeable, firm, trustworthy, impressive, available and ready to fight for justice for you. He has a high degree of tolerance, patience, and determination in the face of incredible challenges. He is a hard worker, supportive, and above all, I was very confident in him and trusted him wholeheartedly. He poured his heart out for my case. I always looked forward to seeing Doug and his staff. Doug and his staff meticulously explained everything in detail. I was constantly updated with the progress of the case. I didn’t have to ask. Our case required expert witnesses. He found the best expert witnesses relevant to our case from across the country, not a simple task. Before my son’s demise, I thought I understood what “Justice” meant, or at least I had read enough to have a personal opinion. I had the impression, or should I say “illusion,” that if the “facts” of your case were iron clad certain, then justice was guaranteed. I was absolutely wrong. I came to realize that there are factors, interests and forces unimaginably powerful, and capable of thwarting, distorting, or will out-right work to undermine even the best of efforts. I realized that “Truth,” “Facts,” and “Justice” each becomes a matter of opinion that can be manipulated, diluted or circumvented. You come away realizing that Justice is neither free nor guaranteed. The highway for Justice, I discovered, is littered with disappointment and broken hearts. Even the best of “facts“ can be flushed away or can succumb to sound bites that are nothing but “integrated fabrications” designed to create confusion especially in a high stakes jury trial. Therefore, on this journey, you will need a capable warrior as I did, who understands every nook and corner, the potential traps and potholes that lie ahead, and can develop a plan that works for you. In my case, Douglas Levy, my attorney; his expertise, his experiences, his will power and toughness, and knowledge went a long way in the high stakes trial. I wished the circumstance that brought me to Doug were different. But if there had to be something positive that had to come out of our tragedy, meeting and working with Doug, his family and his staff tops that list. In the end, I got more than I could have imagined. In the best of times, or in the worst of times, I found in Doug, a friend for life. You could not ask for more. I continually present Douglas Levy as a man of integrity, an attorney who will represent you wholeheartedly, and an attorney you can truly call, “My Attorney,” and so do I. If your needs are not in his area of practice, you will surely benefit from his recommendations. Trust him to be there for you always. Asuquo

Posted by Stefanie | May 03, 2015 | Personal Injury

Doug Levy was highly impressive, supportive and hard working. An expert, no doubt!

Doug Levy is fantastic! His work ethic is highly impressive. He is not only enthusiastic, he's truly a great lawyer who fully supports his clients in many aspects. I felt this support personally with his work on my case. Someone like Doug Levy, a supportive lawyer who is patient, is what is neede...d in a personal injury lawyer. I shopped around for lawyers, meeting with three lawyers of the top rated lawyers in Tucson before choosing him with no doubt above the others. He was straight forward about the path that would be followed. Ultimately, I was very content with the result on my case. In my opinion, he worked extremely hard for me. He was always accessible and his staff worked as hard as he did. He and his staff were always aware of the details of my case anytime I called. They always kept me in the loop anytime anything occurred. No detail was left out. Being injured and in pain, I was able to hand over paperwork confidently to Doug and his staff and they handled it with such organization and detail which brought much needed relief. He truly cared for me and never treated me as a number or a payout. Doug was patient, and willing to fight for the right outcome that was best for me. Additionally, Doug was easy to work with. He is great at explaining things in understandable terms and made the entire process easy. Without any reservations, I continue to recommend Doug Levy to anyone looking for a lawyer in any of his areas of practice.

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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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