Atty. Douglas Dawson Guy

Atty. Douglas Dawson Guy

Douglas Dawson Guy is a lawyer practicing personal injury, product and warranty liability, general litigation including probate, elder abuse and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Rollins College in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

San Diego San Diego 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Dawson Guy at a glance

Douglas Dawson Guy is a Managing Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter & Guy, L.L.P.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, employment, construction, and nursing home. Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Rollins College (B.S. Business, 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas Dawson Guy is a lawyer practicing personal injury, product and warranty liability, general litigation including probate, elder abuse and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Rollins College in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Douglas practices at Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter & Guy, L.L.P. in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Dawson Guy's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Douglas Dawson Guy is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

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 Dawson Guy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas Dawson Guy is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Douglas Dawson Guy is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Douglas Dawson Guy is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Dawson Guy

Where is Douglas Dawson Guy's law office located?
Douglas Dawson Guy's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter & Guy, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Dawson Guy handle?
Douglas Dawson Guy focuses on probate, personal injury, employment, construction, nursing home. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Dawson Guy practiced law?
Douglas Dawson Guy has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Douglas Dawson Guy go to law school?
Douglas Dawson Guy earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. Business, 1980).
How can I contact Douglas Dawson Guy for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Dawson Guy 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 Dawson Guy received?
Douglas Dawson Guy's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1984
B.S. Business
Rollins College
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

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