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Dana Lee Douglas

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  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Licensed for 28 years
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About Dana

Practice areas

Personal injuryEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 50%

    29 years

  2. Personal injury: 50%

Languages spoken

English

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600 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
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The Douglas Law Group

600 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Suite 1140
Santa Ana, CA, 92701

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      CAActive199202/06/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers2
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2014
      American Jurisprudence AwardAmJur - Contracts, Constitutional Law, Legal WritingN/A
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Managing PartnerDouglas, Lopez & Rumm LLC2008 - Present
      Senior AttorneyLaw Offices of Federico C. Sayre1999 - 2008
      AssociatePortigal, Hammerton & Allen1992 - 1996
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Orange County Hispanic Bar AssociationN/A2011 - Present
      California Employment Lawyers AssociationN/A2011 - Present
      Orange County Bar AssociationN/A2010 - Present
      Orange County Lesbian and Gay Bar AssociationN/A2010 - Present
      Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesN/A2010 - Present
      Long Beach Bar AssociationN/A2007 - Present
      Long Beach Women's Bar AssociationN/A2007 - Present
      Third Circuit Bar AssociationN/A2003 - Present
      American Civil Liberties UnionN/A2002 - Present
      American Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
      State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law SectionN/AN/A
      State Bar of California, Litigation SectionN/AN/A
      State Bar of California, Solo and Small Firm SectionN/AN/A
      Virgin Islands Bar AssociationN/AN/A
      Los Angeles Bar AssociationN/AN/A
      Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaN/AN/A
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Western State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1991
      University of California - Los AngelesBA - Bachelor of Arts1978
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Fluegal v. American Corporate SecurityDefensed case for defendant
      AJR v. City of Santa AnaSettled, $3,000,000.
      AnonymousSettled $415,000
      Robinson, et al., v. American Corporate Security, Inc.
      In Re: First Pension LitigationSettled during trial for approximately $90 million
      Chiang et al. v. United States of AmericaClass certified.

      Reviews

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      Review Dana Douglas

      personal injury

      Posted by

      I am so glad I found Miss Dana she helped us out in a personal injury lawsuit. She was nice and she listened to our problems and really wanted help us out! I am so thankful for all her help!!
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      She was very, VERY good!

      Posted by

      Ms. Douglas represented me in a personal injury case. She said at the beginning of my case that it was not worth a great deal of money. Through her hard work and research, she was able to find out details about my issues that made my case turn into one that ended up being very successful and valuable. My settlement was beyond my expectations. Her and her staff were always available by phone or email and I never had any questions or concerns that weren't immediately attended to.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Extremely Competent and Professional Attorney

      Posted by

      Dana is an extremely competent, professional and trustworthy attorney. She responds quickly, explains thoroughly, and offers a broad and specific view of circumstances. I would not hesitate to recommend or engage Dana in the future.
      Dana Douglas' response: Victoria's case was one in which she found herself a defendant in a commercial lease lawsuit, after the landlord had accepted her sub-tenant, and then the sub-tenant bugged out and stole fixtures and equipment. I was very happy to have been able to get her out of it fairly quickly.

      Great lawyer. Very happy.

      Posted by

      After three other lawyers wouldn't even return my calls, I found Dana. She spent two hours going over my case with me, and didn't charge for the time. She ultimately took the case. It was a long and difficult lawsuit, but in the end I was very satisfied. I felt really confident watching Dana, she really knew her stuff and I was impressed the way she handled the other lawyers. She was also patient when I was kind of freaking out, and she explained everything very well.
      Dana Douglas' response: Thanks, Tim. I enjoyed representing you. You had a unique and interesting case, and I'm thrilled that we got a good result for you. You were a joy to work for.

      Excellent and Trustworthy Lawyer

      Posted by

      Dana Douglas is a tough, knowledgeable lawyer who understands employment law. In May of 2012, I was terminated as a temp employee and I believed it was because of retaliation from claims of sexual harassment and time card violations. I was devastated. Dana took my case and helped me get a decent settlement. She cared for me not only as a client, but as a person.
      Dana Douglas' response: Daryl, thanks for the nice comment. Your case was one of the reasons I became a lawyer. It was satisfying to be able to bring some unique issues before the court, and to leverage a good settlement for you. And you were a great guy. Thanks.

      You want this lady on your side!

      Posted by

      Ms. Douglas took on my class action case and took it all of the way to a successful conclusion. It was a real pleasure to meet her and her amazing staff and have them on my side. The entire time, I felt as though my case really mattered to her and the people who work for her. I would recommend her highly to anyone who is in need of a very experienced, tough, and knowledgeable attorney who doesn't pull any punches in the court room. I'm not kidding when I say that she fought for me. She really looked out for what was best for me and my case and treated me like I mattered. I have also retainer her and the firm for an auto accident case and have no doubt that she will kick butt for me again!
      Dana Douglas' response: Thank you, Theresa, for the nice comment. If I recall, we got a $50,000,000.00 settlement on your case.

      Got results when others would not even take the case!

      Posted by

      Dana took my case when others said I had none and the results I got were far above expectations! Dana was clear, informative, and patient when explaining the issues, risks, and options. I have dealt with many attorneys in the past and I am truly impressed with not only her skill and knowledge, but with her honesty and trustworthiness. She did not feed me a line to get me sold and then back off my case once I decided to retain her. She did not wait till the last minute and then hastily try to get the minimum done. I almost hope I get another case, because I would hire her in an instant!
      Dana Douglas' response: Mark, I appreciate the kind comment. I will always remember you and your daughter, and was excited to see you on the news one day!

      No better attorney

      Posted by

      My case was lost by another attorney. Dana Douglas took it on and got it reinstated, then aggressively went after the other side and won my case! She and her entire firm were responsive and really know the law. Dana has a "big personality." She is tall, aggressive, really smart and commands attention.

      Expert representation and good result

      Posted by

      We met Dana on a referral from another lawyer. She treated us like family and dived into our case right away. She was always on top of things, and had the upper hand the whole time. We were very satisfied with her work, her attention to us and our case, and the result she obtained for us.

      Waisted others time and effort.

      Posted by

      I was in the review process whether she would take my case, which she explained that she was still considering but that she needed certain things done, then she would proceed. After some effort from my previous attorney who was not able to continue the case, she disappeared off the radar. Her office said she was out ill only today (about 3 weeks after our initial meeting); however during this period she did respond once via phone call call from my past attorney to ask for more work to be done but mentioned nothing about being ill. This has cost nearly one month of waisted time and effort. She only needed to tell me during or after our initial meeting that she was not to taking the case. Even within a week would have been acceptable. But almost 1 month was lost, while asking others to do work for her to help her 'decide'. Although she seems intelligent and competent, I would not recommend Dana Douglas as an attorney.
      Dana Douglas' response: Even though this comment is anonymous, I definitely remember your case. It was frustrating for me, as well. Your previous lawyer had to do some things before I could substitute in for you, and despite several attempts (including the phone call you mentioned which I made from the hospital) for some reason it didn't get done. So I had to make the difficult decision to reject your case; not because it was not a good one, but because your previous lawyer could not get the case postured for my substitution. I'm sorry it turned out that way, and I completely understand (and share) your frustration. My apologies that I wasn't able to take your case or turn it down more swiftly. I absolutely regret that you were frustrated, and I completely understand it. This was a frustrating event for me, too, as I wanted to take your case.

      Attorney endorsements

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      Arthur Ilangesyan, Personal injury Attorney on May 27, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Robert Vetchtein, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 5, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Joseph Bowman

      I endorse this lawyer.

      George Corson, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 14, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Dana and I were in Law School together, and I could unconditionally state that she is one of the smartest people that I knew at the time. I would not hesitate to refer my next Employment client to her for evaluation.

      Jonathan Delshad, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 14, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Edgar Martirosyan, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 14, 2012
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Opposing Dana is a rather bittersweet experience; she's tough as nails, making your job difficult because she does hers so well, yet incredibly pleasant to work with. Her interaction with and consideration for everyone involved - whether it be opposing counsel, her clients, court reporters or support staff - speaks leaps and bounds about not just the caliber of attorney she is, but of the caliber of person Dana brings to the table every time. Simply put, she's good! She's very good!

      James Rumm, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 20, 2012
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Dana is the toughest no-nonsense lawyer I have met. If you need someone who will not be intimidated regardless of the situation, then you can't do better than having Dana by your side. She is truly fearless and will not give up until she has made her point and let everyone know that she is the one in control of whatever situation she finds herself in.

      Michael Kirschbaum, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 20, 2012
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Dana and I opposed each other on a case recently. She kicked my butt. She put on a great defense and the judge bought it, ruling against my client on a wage dispute. Throughout, Dana was reasonable to work with, ethical, and well prepared. I would recommend her to any employer needing legal representation.

      Diana Lopez, Litigation Attorney on Nov 13, 2010
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Dana is an excellent trial lawyer with a long record of wins. She gets great results for her clients. She has 20 years of experience and this translates into excellent lawyering. She is a fantastic advocate and always fights for her client.

      Cost

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        • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
        OTHER BILLING TYPES
        • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
        PAYMENT METHODS

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