Atty. Douglas G. Shook

Atty. Douglas G. Shook

About Douglas G. Shook View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

Phoenix Phoenix 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Douglas G. Shook at a glance

Douglas G. Shook is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Treon Shook P L L C. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Arizona U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1979). Educated at University of Arizona College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Arizona (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Douglas G. Shook got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas G. Shook's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Douglas G. Shook is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Arizona →

Wrongful Death

Douglas G. Shook is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Arizona →

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 G. Shook is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arizona →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas G. Shook is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas G. Shook

Where is Douglas G. Shook's law office located?
Douglas G. Shook's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Treon Shook P L L C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas G. Shook handle?
Douglas G. Shook focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Douglas G. Shook practiced law?
Douglas G. Shook has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Douglas G. Shook go to law school?
Douglas G. Shook earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact Douglas G. Shook for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas G. Shook 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 G. Shook received?
Douglas G. Shook's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Arizona College of Law
- 1979
B.S.
University of Arizona
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arizona U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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