Douglas A. Prutton
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Douglas A. Prutton
Biography
Mr. Prutton graduated with high honors in 1979 from Michigan State University with a B.S. in Forestry. He received his law degree in 1982 (J.D. cum laude) from one of the top schools in the country, the University of Illinois College of Law. From 1982 - 1985 he practiced law with Baxter & Hammond in Grand Rapids, Michigan representing insurance companies and corporations. From 1985 - 1987 he represented similar interests while an associate with Low, Ball & Lynch in San Francisco.
In 1987, Mr. Prutton opened his own law office in the Bay Area, switched sides and began representing individuals (injured persons and employees). He has fought insurance companies and corporations ever since for the past 33 years. He has handled hundreds of cases, against the top law firms, in cases ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars. His largest jury verdict was against Amco Insurance Company in the amount of $2.5 million.
Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Associate Low, Ball & Lynch
Year: 1984 - 1987
Description: I moved to California in 1984 and practiced law at this San Francisco law firm (though in their Walnut Creek branch office) representing insurance companies and corporations.
Associate Baxter & Hammond
Year: 1982 - 1984
Description: I began my legal career at this mid-size law firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan working directly under perhaps the preeminent trial lawyer in Western Michigan, Richard Baxter. We represented insurance companies and corporations.
Partner/Owner Law Office of Douglas A. Prutton
Year: 1987 - Current
Description: In 1987 I opened my own office in downtown Oakland representing injured persons, consumers and employees. I have continued this practice to the present, re-locating to Berkeley and eventually to Concord (nearer to my home).
Professional Associations
California State Bar # 118300 Member (1985 - Current)
Contra Costa County Bar Association (1985 - Current)
Alameda County Bar Association (1985 - Current)
Education
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Michigan State Univ B.S. | Forestry
Year: 1975 - 1979
Honors: High Honors
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University of Illinois College of Law J.D. | Law
Year: 1979 - 1982
Honors: Cum Laude
Law Office of Douglas A. Prutton
1985 Bonifacio St Ste 101, Concord, CA 94520
(925) 677-5089