H. Douglas Spruance III

H. Douglas Spruance III

also known as DOUGLAS SPRUANCE, DOUG SPRUANCE

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 51 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Sexual Harassment, Litigation

421 W Riverside Ave, SUITE 802, Spokane, WA

About H. Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

Settlements and verdicts to $3.5 million in brain injury, aviation, auto, premises, quadriplegic, burns and other catastrophic injury.

42 years

50%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 20%

Includes lawsuits against eldercare facilities/nursing homes--successful actual trial of cases to verdict/award.

27 years

20%
Sexual Harassment 20%

Large number of successful Sexual Abuse cases handled including against schools, churches and employers

27 years

20%
Litigation 10%

Various civil litigation--42 years of experience in State and Federal Courts

51 years | 5 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-50%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 51 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1974

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

LAW OFFICE OF H. DOUGLAS SPRUANCE III

421 W Riverside Ave, SUITE 802, Spokane, WA, 99201

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H. Douglas Spruance III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by evin | July 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

When Hope was Lost Doug was there

I lost my wife in a car accident; not even a week had passed and I was bombarded with huge medical expenses and a complicated mix of health insurance and car insurance that I did not fully understand. Doug helped me navigate the mess left behind and was able to negotiate very professionally with all... the stake holders to maximize what I was entitled to as a survivor and to remove the liens against me. I don't know what I would have done if it were not for his professionalism and expertise in the area of car insurance. His work was beyond what I had even expected and I am extremely thankful for all his help.

Posted by Rebecca | January 31, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Rebecca A. Jones

Doug Spruance is an outstanding attorney! He is professional, prompt and he truly cares about people! Doug Spruance works tirelessly for his clients with compassion and empathy. This man deserves huge recognition as an outstanding attorney, for his service to people, his dedication to justice and h...is community!

Posted by DONNA | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Doug really wants to help his clients

Doug is not your typical 9-5pm lawyer and he is not one of those lawyers that you are never able to talk to. Doug cares about is clients and understands the struggles they are going through due to their injuries. Doug called me several evenings just to see if there had been any progress with being ab...le to get authorization for my MRI due to my traumatic brain injury and he contacted my insurance multiple times to try to get me reimbursed for money I had spent out of pocket for eyeglasses. Doug was genuinely concerned about my condition and making sure that I was able to get the treatment and tests that I needed. He goes above and beyond to help you anyway he can.

Posted by Judy | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A highly qualified lawyer

I would highly recommend Doug Spruance to anyone seeking legal help for personal injury cases or auto accidents. I feel he was able to negotiate a fair and just settlement for us after an automobile accident. H was always responsive to my questions and concerns, as well as being compassionate and u...nderstanding regarding injuries and frustrations due to the accident. He had been highly recommended to me by serveral persons who had received very good results from his representation. I feel confident giving him a very high rating.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Goes beyond caring

Doug represented me in two cases involving clergy abuse in Spokane, Washington. He went above and beyond in my case, not just in competent legal representation, but in understanding and compassion. I do not think I would have made it through the agony of my situation without his guidance, kindn...ess and understanding. He is a unique person, rare, and an outstanding lawyer and person. Steven Denny

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H. Douglas Spruance III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Bulzomi

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I have known Doug for years and worked cases with him. He is skilled, conscientious and diligent. Doug has a passion for the cause of his clients that few lawyers can match. I would recommend Doug to anyone needing skilled representation in a personal injury or wrongful death case."

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Robert Crary

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known this attorney for a number of years and I am aware of his knowledge and expertise in the personal injury arena, I am aware of his recent success in realizing a significant recovery against Spokane Transit Authority. I would highly recommend Doug as an Attorney and if I needed an attorney I would hire him myself."

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Troy Nelson

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Doug since I was in law school almost 20 years ago. Since becoming an attorney, I have had a number of matters with Doug. He is a very good lawyer with a heart of gold. I would recommend Doug to anyone needing a personal injury attorney."

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Boyd Mayo

Litigation lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Spruance without hesitation. We have been co-counsel on several complex sexual abuse, personal injury, and nursing home neglect matters. Mr. Spruance also served as a Guardian ad Litem for my minor client in a highly contested abuse case. He is professional and hardworking. He also puts his client's interests before his own. You cannot hire a better lawyer than Doug to represent you or your loved ones."

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Stephen Bulzomi

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Crary

Personal injury lawyer

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Dustin Deissner

General practice lawyer

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Robert Greer

Litigation lawyer

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Boyd Mayo

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

PUBLIC JUSTICE AWARD, GIVEN TO ONE WASHINGTON ATTORNEY PER YEAR, WASHINGTON STATE ASS'N FOR JUSTICE (WSAJ)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY-INJURY, SEX ABUSE & NURSING HOME ABUSE, LAW OFFICE OF H. DOUGLAS SPRUANCE III

1992 - Present

Mediator, Spokane Superior Court

1992 - Present

Arbitrator, Spokane Superior Court

1992 - Present

Qualified as Judge Pro Tem, Spokane County District Court

1982 - Present

Incorporator and co-founder, Heal the Bay

1996 - 1999

INCORPORATOR/CO-FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CUP OF COOL WATER, (NON-PROFIT HELP TO STREET TEENS)

1996 - 2019

CORPORATE SECRETARY, ST. JOHN'S I,II,III,IV-EPISCOPAL PROPERTIES NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS PROVIDING LOW INCOME HOUSING

1995 - 2018

Of counsel with an emphasis on civil tort litigation, Feltman, Gebhardt, Greer & Zeimantz, PS

1982 - 1992

Sole practice, Beverly Hills, CA & Marina del Rey, CA, H. Douglas Spruance III

1982 - 1992

Volunteer Deputy City Attorney, West Los Angeles

1982 - 1992

Arbitrator, Los Angeles Superior Court

1982 - 1992

Substitute Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Municipal Court

1982 - 1992

Volunteer Procecutor's Program, Los Angeles City Attorney

1978 - 1982

Counsel/Partner/Of Cousel, McKiernan,Gurrola,Moriwaki & Brady

1977 - 1978

Project Attorney, paramount Pictrues Corporation

1975 - 1976

In-house Assoicate Counsel, Paramount Pictures Corp., DeLaurentiis Corp. (Film) New York, NY & Beverly Hills, CA

1974 - 1975

In-house Counsel, National Paint and Coatings Assn. Inc, Washington D.C

Associations

Foundation for the Washington State Courts

Volunteer Attorney

Heal the Bay, L.A., CA (environmental non-profit)

Incorporator and co-founder

Save the Ballona Wetlands, L.A. CA (environmental organization)

Co-founder

Cup of Cool Water for street youth, Spokane, WA (non-profit)

Incorporator and co-founder

St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, Spokane, WA

Former Corporate Secretary

Episcopal Diocese Properties, Spokane, WA (Administering over 1,000 units of affordable housing in Eastern WA)

Board of Directors

Freeman school and Lewis & Clark High School, Spokane WA

Contributor to booster clubs

2018 - 2018

WASHINGTON STATE ASS'N FOR JUSTICE

SPEAKER-VIDEO DEPOSITIONS

2014 - 2015

Washington State Association for Justice

Vice President-East

2002 - 2002

Washington State Association for Justice

Speaker-Conflicts of Interest, whn Multiple Parties are Involved

2000 - 2000

Washington State Jury Commission (Amending WA Pattern Jury Instructions & Court Rules re: jurors & juror legislation)

Member, Implementation committee

2000 - 2008

Washington State Association for Justice

Board Member

1998 - 1998

Washington State Association for Justice

Speaker-The Jury-'It's Not My Problem'

1994 - 1998

Washington State Association for Justice

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

LAUGHNER v SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY

$1.5 MILLION FOR SUV PASSENGER (ALSO OBTAINED RECOVERY FOR A NUMBER OF BUS PASSENGERS

IN RE CHAPMAN CHEMICAL: U.S. EPA adv. NATIONAL PAINT &COATINGS ASSOCIATION (NPCA)

WIN FOR NPCA

MARIA VASQUEZ v CONTINENTAL INS. CO.

APPROX GUARANTEED MIN. $3.5 MILLION PAYOUT STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT OVER 20 YEARS NOW WELL INEXCESS OF THAT AMOUNT

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Education

1982

University of Southern California

MASTER'S OF FINE ARTS

1974

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington DC

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Miami University of Ohio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Washington State Association for Justice, CLE Committee

Speaker-Proposed Changes to CR 11 & the new ethics in 2003

2002

Washington State Association for Justice, CLE Committee

peaker-Spokane Motion Practice Overview

2001

Washington State Association for Justice, CLE Committee

Speaker-Jury Reform

Languages

Spanish

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