About Douglas
Biography
Douglas C. McDermott is a partner at Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC, where he represents clients in personal injury, employment, product liability, and consumer fraud litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. Mr. McDermott is recognized as one of Washington's top litigators for his work on complex wrongful death and traumatic injury cases, as well as high profile class action lawsuits against companies such as Expedia, Inc., Washington Mutual, Inc., and , Inc. He has also represented consumers in nationwide class action litigation against major pharmaceutical manufacturers, including Pfizer, Inc., Bayer Corp., and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., and he has recovered more than $32 million on behalf of his clients.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
25 years
25 years
25 years
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
40%-50%
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Licensed in Washington for 24 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC
522 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 560, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Douglas C McDermott's Reviews
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Posted by Karen And Michael | September 7, 2013
Anderson MVA
Great,efficient responsiveness and very knowledgeable. Never felt like Doug didn't have time for us, never felt rushed in a conversation. Very professional, very interested in how his client was doing and recovering. Doug understood how to navigate between agencies/businesses, put us at ease by ta...
Posted by Corina | June 18, 2011
Justice was finally done
Doug is a very good lawyer, if anyone ever asked me if I could recommend one. then this is your guy. He did things in the case that were amazing. The way he made my dad come alive and have total strangers know my dad was totally amazing. Even though my dad is gone, he finally had his justice, not onl...
Posted by Debbie | May 24, 2011
Client Review
Mr. McDermott (Doug) I felt was an excellent attorney. He kept me well informed during the time of my services. He responded immediately to all questions and/or concerns I had. I would highly recommend his services without hesitation.
Douglas C McDermott's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Doug as co-counsel on several matters. He has a brilliant legal mind. He selects only a few cases, so he can devote his energy and intensity to achieve superior results for his clients."
"Doug is a hard-worker who will hustle to bring about the best results for his clients. You can't go wrong with Doug."
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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Doug is an excellent trial attorney that gets exceptional results for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Top Attorney, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC
2016 - 2020
Senior Administrative Law Judge, Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings
2007 - 2016
Partner, McDermott Newman, PLLC
2005 - 2007
Associate, Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
2004 - 2005
Associate, Milberg Weiss
2001 - 2004
Associate, Betts Patterson Mines
Associations
2001 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jury awarded $381,437.20.
Favorable settlement for $135,000.
Class action settlement.
Total recovery of more than $119,000.
Favorable settlement (terms confidential).
Jury awarded $47,000.
Class action settlement.
Favorable settlement (terms confidential).
$2.2 million judgment.
Favorable settlement for $610,000.
Education
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Legal Writing
2017
Administrative Law
2017
Legal Writing
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
What does "shall not prejudice any remedy" mean?
14 Jun 2011
Can your personnel file at a corporation or institution be sealed by the court from public disclsoure?
13 Jun 2011