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Douglas Dawson Guy

Douglas Dawson Guy

Managing Partner
Location:
San Diego, California
Phone:
858-676-8600
866-970-4686 (Toll Free)
949-769-2481
Fax:
858-676-8601
E-mail:

Doug has been an attorney for more than 25 years, all of which affiliated with the other founding partners. He lives in Temecula with his wife, Marian, along with 2 of his 5 children. Doug has tried to verdict in excess of 125 cases for clients such as Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Porsche, Costco, and Hilton Hotel in addition to the insured's of companies such as State Farm, Mercury Insurance, and AIG. When not practicing law, Doug operates a small ranching business by breeding and selling Alpacas. For most of his life he has been a scratch golfer and has won a number of tournaments including the US Systems Air Force and Southeastern All Services championships.

Areas of Practice

  • 35% Personal Injury
  • 35% Product and Warranty Liability
  • 15% General Litigation including Probate, Elder Abuse, Trucking and Employment
  • 15% Construction Defect

Litigation Percentage

  • 95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

  • California, 1985
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit

Education

  • Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California
    • J.D., 1984
  • Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida
    • B.S., Business Administration, 1980

Representative Clients

  • Chrysler
  • Honda
  • Porsche
  • Fleetwood RV
  • Georgie Boy RV
  • Coachmen
  • Hilton Hotel
  • Country Coach Motor Homes
  • National RV
  • Western RV
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Mercury Insurance
  • AIG
  • Costco

References

  • Nancy Johnson, Hilton Hotel
  • Robert Carlson, Costco Wholesale
  • Tom Yost, VP Mercury Insurance
  • Sandy Banta, State Farm

Classes/Seminars

  • Tire Litigation Principles, Costco, 2005 - Present
  • Litigation Techniques, Mercury Insurance, 1995 - Present

Honors and Awards

  • United States Systems Air Force Golf Champion, 1977 - Present
  • Southeastern All Services Golf Champion, 1977

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • California Truckers Association, Member, 1998 - Present
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate, 1994 - Present

Past Employment Positions

  • United States Air Force, Airman-Sargent, 1975 - 1980
  • Van Diest Brothers, Heavy Equipment Operator, 1971 - 1975

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
Our Firm Locations

Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter & Guy LLP

ORANGE COUNTY OFFICE

Office Managing Partner:
K. Robert Gonter, Jr.
E-Mail the Firm | Irvine Law Office

Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter & Guy, L.L.P
15635 Alton Parkway, Suite 260
Irvine, CA 92618

Phone: 949-769-2481
Toll Free: 866-970-4686
Fax: 949-753-0265

San Diego Office

Office Managing Partner:
Douglas D. Guy
E-Mail the Firm | San Diego Law Office

Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter & Guy, L.L.P
15373 Innovation Drive, Suite 170
San Diego, CA 92128

Phone: 949-769-2481
Toll Free: 866-970-4686
Fax: 858-676-8601

Los Angeles office

Office Managing Partner:
Matthew M. Proudfoot
E-Mail the Firm | Map and Directions

333 S. Grand Ave, 25th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 949-769-2481
Toll Free: 866-970-4686
Fax: 909-477-3282

Rancho Cucamonga office

Office Managing Partner:
Sean O'Doherty
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Rancho Cucamonga Law Office

Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter & Guy, L.L.P
10601 Civic Center Drive, Suite 120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Phone: 949-769-2481
Toll Free: 866-970-4686
Fax: 909-477-3272