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Douglas A. Prutton

Douglas A. Prutton

Representing injured persons and employees since 1987.
  • Employment Law, Personal Injury
  • California
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Biography

Mr. Prutton graduated with high honors in 1979 from Michigan State University with a B.S. in Forestry. He received his law degree in 1982 (J.D. cum laude) from one of the top schools in the country, the University of Illinois College of Law. From 1982 - 1985 he practiced law with Baxter & Hammond in Grand Rapids, Michigan representing insurance companies and corporations. From 1985 - 1987 he represented similar interests while an associate with Low, Ball & Lynch in San Francisco.

In 1987, Mr. Prutton opened his own law office in the Bay Area, switched sides and began representing individuals (injured persons and employees). He has fought insurance companies and corporations ever since for the past 33 years. He has handled hundreds of cases, against the top law firms, in cases ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars. His largest jury verdict was against Amco Insurance Company in the amount of $2.5 million.

Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Area
  • Car Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
ID Number: 118300
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Languages
  • Spanish
Professional Experience
Partner/Owner
Law Office of Douglas A. Prutton
- Current
In 1987 I opened my own office in downtown Oakland representing injured persons, consumers and employees. I have continued this practice to the present, re-locating to Berkeley and eventually to Concord (nearer to my home).
Associate
Low, Ball & Lynch
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I moved to California in 1984 and practiced law at this San Francisco law firm (though in their Walnut Creek branch office) representing insurance companies and corporations.
Associate
Baxter & Hammond
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I began my legal career at this mid-size law firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan working directly under perhaps the preeminent trial lawyer in Western Michigan, Richard Baxter. We represented insurance companies and corporations.
Education
University of Illinois College of Law
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Cum Laude
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Michigan State Univ
B.S. | Forestry
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Honors: High Honors
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Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 118300
Member
- Current
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Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Current
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Alameda County Bar Association
- Current
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Contact & Map
Law Office of Douglas A. Prutton
1985 Bonifacio St Ste 101
Concord, CA 94520
Telephone: (925) 677-5080
Fax: (925) 677-5089