Atty. Douglas Arthur Hess

Atty. Douglas Arthur Hess

Mr. Douglas Arthur Hess is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance law, consumer securities arbitration and 1 other area of law.

Kettering Kettering 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Douglas Arthur Hess at a glance

Douglas Arthur Hess is a Member based in Kettering, Ohio, practicing at Douglas A. Hess, Co., Inc.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, nursing home, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1984), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1985), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1984) and Bowling Green State University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dayton and Ohio State Bar Associations Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Kettering, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Douglas Arthur Hess is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance law, consumer securities arbitration and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Bowling Green State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Douglas practices at Douglas A. Hess, Co., Inc. in Kettering, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Arthur Hess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Arthur Hess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Douglas Arthur Hess is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Douglas Arthur Hess is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Ohio →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Douglas Arthur Hess is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Ohio →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Douglas Arthur Hess is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kettering are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Arthur Hess

Where is Douglas Arthur Hess's law office located?
Douglas Arthur Hess's law practice is located in Kettering, Ohio. The firm is Douglas A. Hess, Co., Inc.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Arthur Hess handle?
Douglas Arthur Hess focuses on personal injury, nursing home, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Douglas Arthur Hess practiced law?
Douglas Arthur Hess has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Douglas Arthur Hess go to law school?
Douglas Arthur Hess earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact Douglas Arthur Hess for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Arthur Hess directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Arthur Hess received?
Douglas Arthur Hess's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1984
B.S.
Bowling Green State University
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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