Doug has been with McFadden, Winner, Savage & Segerman, LLP, since 2000, and has been a partner since 2005. He provides the firm with broad experience in defense work, ranging from personal injury and premises liability to professional malpractice. In 2009 and 2010 Doug was awarded the designation of Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star for Business and Commercial Litigation, awarded to only the top 5% of lawyers under 40 by Cincinnati Magazine, in conjunction with Law and Politics Media, Inc.

Doug has unusual depth in financial and accounting matters, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting, and having passed the C.P.A. exam. This financial background allows him to quickly understand complex financial issues and transactions.

Doug’s personal priorities focus on his wife and two children. He also admits to being a rabid fan of the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and Bearcats.

Primary Practice Areas

• Business and commercial litigation including construction, non-compete agreements and mold cases
• Complex personal injury including wrongful death, negligence, and intentional tort
• Construction law – representing contractors and owners in disputes involving project delay or change in scope and counseling on all construction law issues. Also representing condominium associations and individual owners regarding construction defects created by the builder/developer

Education

• Juris Doctor, University of Cincinnati, 1995
• B.B.A., University of Cincinnati, 1992, Cum Laude

Bar Admissions

• Supreme Court of Ohio, 1995
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, 1995
• United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2003

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Ohio State Bar Association
• Columbus Bar Association
• Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants – Associate Member

Other Professional Accomplishments

• Successfully completed the C.P.A. Exam - 1993
• Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star – 2009 and 2010 – Designated one of the top 5% of lawyers under the age of 40 for Business and Commercial Litigation in Ohio by Cincinnati Magazine and Law and Politics Media, Inc. following a statewide survey of practicing lawyers and judges
• Strathmore’s Who’s Who – Selection based upon professional achievement

Speaking

• The Mold Challenge in Ohio – “Handling a Mold Infestation Scenario and Ways to Minimize or Avoid the Risk of Mold Claims

Professional and Community Activities

• Congregation Tifereth Israel, Board of Trustees, 2003 – Present
• Federation of Jewish Mens Clubs, KIO Region, Regional President – 2011- Present
• Youth Softball Coach