About R.
In practicing law, there is no one size fits all approach. Clients have different ideals and objectives when they bring a case or a matter in need of resolution. Doug spends time listening to clients, understanding their culture, understanding what's important to them and then tailors an approach to their case to achieve their needs and their desires.
Initially trained to defend healthcare professionals in medical, nursing, and dental malpractice lawsuits, Doug is seasoned in the understanding of medical terms and issues that can arise in the defense of personal injury claims. He uses this same knowledge to the benefit of clients in product liability, automobile negligence and premises liability lawsuits. While malpractice and personal injury claims represent the largest portion of Doug’s practice, he also handles business litigation and answers questions of insurance coverage.
Doug’s leadership is demonstrated by his current and active service as 2018 President of the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, panel speaking engagements at the 2018 annual meetings of the CLM, and the International Association of Defense Counsel. He is admitted to practice in all state courts in Mississippi and Florida, as well as federal courts in Mississippi and the Southern District of Florida.
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Insurance, Gulfport (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Gulfport (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Gulfport (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Insurance, Gulfport (2020)
- Recognized: Health Care Law
- Recognized: Insurance Law
- Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
- Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Recognized: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Practice Area: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Practice Area: Litigation - Health Care
- Special Focus: Insurance
- AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™
- "Mid-South Super Lawyers" List, 2013-present
- "The Best Lawyers in America" List, 2016-present
- Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year - Litigation - Insurance, 2020, Gulfport, MS
- Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2022, Gulfport, MS