Atty. Douglas H. Morris
Douglas H. Morris was born and raised in Dawson Springs, Kentucky.
Profile Summary
About Douglas H. Morris at a glance
Douglas H. Morris is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Morris & Player PLLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury and product liability. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1976). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1976) and Murray State University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Douglas H. Morris was born and raised in Dawson Springs, Kentucky
- He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law in 1976
- He began his legal career in a defense practice at the law firm of Boehl Stopher Graves & Diendorfer in Louisville, Kentucky becoming a partner in 1978
- From 1985-2007, Doug, along with Louisville attorney, Ann Oldfather, grew a law practice focusing primarily on medical malpractice, product liability, pharmaceutical litigation and complex tort litigation
- In 2007, he and Lea Player formed Morris & Player PLLC and together have continued to represent plaintiffs in complex personal injury claims
- Doug has tried many complex cases as lead or sole trial counsel
- He has negotiated or obtained trial verdicts in many high-profile and multi million dollar cases including in 2008, a settlement with the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) for $7.2 million dollars, a settlement of $25 million dollars for victims of clergy sexual assault against the Archdiocese of Louisville, a settlement of $10 million dollars against an oil refinery for a worker injured in an explosion, a $5 million dollar trial verdict against a drug manufacturer, a $5 million dollar settlement for the failure to diagnose and treat Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a $3 million dollar trial verdict for the negligent design of a fork lift, a $6 million dollar settlement on behalf of a worker injured in a trucking accident, a $2.15 million dollar settlement on behalf of a patient negligently treated by an impaired physician, a $3.5 million dollar settlement on behalf of the estate of a man wrongly mistaken for another by police and who was shot killed and an $824, 0000 trial verdict involving contract employment dispute
Practice Areas Explained
Douglas H. Morris's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas H. Morris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 H. Morris is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →
Douglas H. Morris is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Kentucky →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Louisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Kentucky attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Louisville or all attorneys in Kentucky.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Douglas H. Morris
Where is Douglas H. Morris's law office located?
What practice areas does Douglas H. Morris handle?
How long has Douglas H. Morris practiced law?
Where did Douglas H. Morris go to law school?
How can I contact Douglas H. Morris for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Douglas H. Morris received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.