Previous Law Firm Name

• Douglas & Douglas, December 31, 1996

Law Firm Overview

Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C. was founded by Charles G. Douglas, III. Attorney Douglas is a former Superior Court and Supreme Court Justice and served in Congress representing the Second Congressional District of New Hampshire.

Our goal is to provide top quality legal services to you, the client, for your legal problems. If your case involves litigation, employment matters, or marital issues we are known as an aggressive, hard fighting firm.

The firm practices state and federal civil litigation, family law, as well as administrative agency work and receives a number of referrals from attorneys concerning appellate briefing and arguments. The firm is well known for its success in employment, personal injury and marital cases.

This firm does not practice in all areas, but what we do, we do with pride and excellence. We will always keep you fully informed and current as we solve the problem that brought you to us.

Our firm’s main areas of practice are:

Employment Law

Sexual Harassment
Discrimination
Gender
Race
Disability

Personal Injury

Medical Malpractice
Worker's Compensation
Auto Accidents
Slip and Falls

Family Law

Divorce and Post Divorce
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support

Civil Litigation

Civil Rights

Legislative Counsel

Tobacco Litigation

Verdicts and Settlements

These cases are a sample of some of the awards we have obtained for our clients. Obviously, we cannot guarantee the outcome of any case we handle, but we can promise quality legal representation to the best of our abilities, in a timely and professional manner. Every legal problem involves widely different sets of circumstances, making direct comparison difficult.

Motorcycle Accidents

• Plaintiff was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by a friend who lost control on a curve, striking a guardrail,
• Plaintiff suffered a blowout fracture of the right orbit, sinus blockage, and a severed artery and fracture of her right arm,
• We obtained a settlement for the Plaintiff for $465,000.00.
• Plaintiff and her husband borrowed a friend's motorcycle with permission,
• Plaintiffs husband lost control of the motorcycle and struck a guardrail,
• Plaintiff shattered her right hand and broke her right leg, requiring numerous surgeries,
• We obtained a settlement for the Plaintiff for $100,000.00.

Car Accidents

• Five-year old Plaintiff was struck by a car when crossing a public way that divided a motel and its facilities in half,
• Plaintiff suffered blindness, and motor and speech impairment on a permanent basis, due to head trauma,
• The case was dismissed by the trial judge,
• We reversed the decision on appeal,
• We obtained a settlement for the Plaintiff for $925,000.00.
• The Plaintiff, a thirty-five year old mother, was injured when another car failed to make a stop and crashed into her from oncoming traffic,
• She suffered a fracture of the right wrist, a fracture of her right kneecap, and a compound fracture of her right ankle,
• We obtained a settlement for the Plaintiff for $300,000.00.
• Plaintiff was struck head-on in a collision when the Defendant crossed the center line,
• Plaintiff sustained multiple trauma injuries,
• The Defendant was underinsured,
• We obtained a settlement for our client totaling $115,000.00.
• Defendant cut across traffic and struck Plaintiffs vehicle, forcing her off the road,
• Plaintiff sustained an aggravation of a preexisting cervical and lumbar injury,
• We settled the case after filing the lawsuit, but before trial, for $60,000.00.
• Plaintiff was struck hear-on in a collision when the Defendant crossed the center line,
• Plaintiff sustained a torn left rotator cuff, requiring surgery,
• We settler the case at mediation for $48,000,00.
• Defendant failed to yield at an intersection, and struck Plaintiff,
• The second Defendant failed to keep a proper lookout, and failed to yield the right of way,
• Plaintiff sustained neck and back injuries,
• We obtained a settlement for our client, for $35,000.00.

Defamation

Plaintiff applied for a position as Chief of Police,

• In a public meeting, the Selectmen indirectly discussed and insinuated that the Plaintiff had problems, noted in his personnel file,
• We brought a suit on behalf of the Plaintiff for defamation,
• The case was settled prior to trial for $30,000.00.
• Plaintiff was a successful businessman, when the New York Times published an article insinuating the man was a career criminal,
• The New York Times reporter denied that was her intent,
• The Times apologized,
• A Federal Court jury in NH, in June 2000, awarded our client $480,000.00.

Wrongful Discharge

• The Plaintiff worked as the Town Administrative Assistant, and was fired at a public town meeting with no reason given for the dismissal,
• The Selectmen failed to dispel false rumors that insinuated the reason for the firing was related to missing town funds,
• We brought suit on behalf of our client for wrongful discharge,
• We obtained a verdict, at trial, in the amount of $262,832.00.

Constructive Discharge

• Plaintiff reported safety violations to the Fire Marshal, and subsequently became the object of harassment and abusive behavior,
• Plaintiff ultimately was forced to leave work with an emotional stress related injury,
• We brought suit on behalf of our client, for Constructive Discharge of Employment,
• We obtained a verdict, at trial, in the amount of $100,000.00.

Unpaid Wages

• Plaintiff was a former Town Chief of Police who had an argument with the Town regarding accumulation of compensatory time and sick leave,
• The Town attempted to renege on the agreement and we brought a wage claim on the plaintiff's behalf before the N.H. Dept. of Labor,
• After a hearing, the Department of Labor awarded our client in excess of $129,000.00.

Areas of Practice

• Employment Law
• Sexual Harassment
• Discrimination
• Gender
• Race
• Disability
• Personal Injury
• Medical Malpractice
• Worker's Compensation
• Auto Accidents
• Slip and Falls
• Family Law
• Divorce and Post Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child Support
• Civil Litigation
• Civil Rights
• Legislative Counsel
• Tobacco Litigation

West Practice Categories

Civil Rights, Disability & Illness Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Criminal Law, Legislative Practice, Employment Law -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Estate Planning, Family Law, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Disability, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Defense, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Tobacco, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate Law, Workers' Compensation Law