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Douglas Scott Gilliland
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Biography
Mr. Gilliland graduated from the University of Washington in 1985 with a BA in English. He attended the University of Oregon School of Law where is served as an assistant and associate editor on the Oregon Law Review and teaching assistant in Torts. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1990 with his Juris Doctorate (law degree). Mr. Gilliland was then accepted into the Master of Laws program at the University of San Diego School of Law. He graduated from the Univeristy of San Diego in 1991 with an L.LM degree (Master of Laws). He passed the California Bar Exam and was admitted to practice before all courts of the state of California and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California that same year.
Mr. Gilliland has a trial practice with an emphais on civil rights, criminal defense and personal injury. He has a settement or veridict in excess of $1,000, in each of the four largest counties in the state of Califonria (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and San Francisco).
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Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
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Location
The Gilliland Firm
402 W Broadway Ste 1760, San Diego, CA, 92101-8546
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Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A fantastic Job.......
His team did a superb job. We could not have asked for a better outcome. The Gilliland team went well above and beyond to get the best possible outcome in a difficult situation. The attention given by Mr. Gilliland from the moment we talked on the phone to the end of the case is commendable.
Posted by Jennifer Wagner | June 11, 2015
DUI Lawyer who cares
I met Doug through the charitable work he does in San Diego. Being in the same profession, I have come to admire the dedication and care he has for his clients. I am always happy to personally recommend friends, co-workers, and family to Doug because I know they will be in competent hands.
Posted by Jennifer | June 11, 2015 | Personal Injury
Trust him to get things done
Doug has been a personal injury attorney in San Diego for almost 25 years. He has obtained some amazing jury verdicts in personal injury cases. He is a skilled and dedicated trial lawyers.
Posted by Augie | June 08, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Compassionate and understanding
I worked with Mr. Gilliland as an independent contractor on a DUI case with special circumstances. I was greatly impressed by his compassion and understanding for the client. The client needed special attention and was very well tended to. It made for a smooth process through a very difficult event....
Posted by Augie | June 08, 2015 | Personal Injury
A man of his word
I worked as an independent contractor with Mr. Gilliland on a federal personal injury case. I was greatly impressed how he guided the client and took the time and effort to ensure the client clearly understood each step of the process. For good or bad he kept his word and did not keep anything from t...
Douglas Scott Gilliland's Lawyer Endorsements
"Douglas is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"Doug is a phenomenal attorney, dedicated to his clients and their family. That's what great about Doug; he represents not only the client but makes sure the family is involved and included. He's passionate and always wanting to learn more. I am blessed to call him a colleague and friend."
"Doug is a caring and compassionate attorney who truly believes in his clients. He gives personal attention to all his clients and gets excellent results."
"Doug is a wonderful lawyer with extensive experience. I refer cases to him and he works incredibly hard for his clients."
"Attorney Gilliland is an extremely intelligent and caring lawyer. He works hard to do a great job for his clients, and it shows in the results he obtains."
Julia Yoo
Civil rights lawyer
Summer Vicknair
DUI and DWI lawyer
Alicia Freeze
Criminal defense lawyer
Corey Hanrahan
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1993 - 2016
Trial Attorney, The Gilliland Firm
1991 - 1993
Associate, Edwards, White & Sooy
Associations
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
2002 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
2001 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1991 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Norris v. Wells Fargo Guard Service
Jury verdict of $1,600,000.00 including $1,000,000.00 in punitive damages
Davis v. Davis
12 million dollar settlement
USA v. York
Not guilty on all 21 counts.
Scott v. Scott
Jury verdict for $700,000.
Lee v. FBI
$200,000.00 settlement.
Education
1991
University of San Diego School of Law.
LL.M - Master of Laws
1990
University of Oregon School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Panel on the Practice of Law
Law Practice
2015
Thomas Jefferson American Inn of Court
Oral Advocay
2015
Panel on the Practice of Law
Law Practice
2014
Thomas Jefferson American Inn of Court
Moot Court
2014
Thomas Jefferson American Inn of Court
Oral Advocacy
2014
Panel on the Practice of Law
Law Practice
2013
Thomas Jefferson American Inn of Court
Moot Court
2013
Thomas Jefferson American Inn of Court
Oral Advocacy
Publications
2014
US News
Kassim Alhimidi Trial Begins
2014
CBS News
Violence After Verdict
2004
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Lee v. Federal Bureau of Investigation
2004
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Butler v. San Diego County District Attorney's Office
2003
Los Angeles Times
Bumfights
Languages
English
Activity
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