Douglas Shanteau

Douglas Shanteau is a personal injury attorney at Farah & Farah's Jacksonville, Florida office, where he focuses on motor vehicle and other plaintiff personal injury matters. He has a reputation for breaking down complex cases into clear narratives clients can follow, and is regularly sought out by junior attorneys for guidance.

Shanteau is an experienced litigator prepared to take cases through trial when needed. Among his notable results is a $1.24 million settlement secured for a husband-and-wife auto accident matter.

Shanteau earned his B.A. in History (with a minor in Anthropology) from the University of Connecticut and his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law. He graduated in the top 15% of his law school class, received a book award and the best brief award in research and legal writing, earned the 'best civil team' award in trial practice, and was recognized with Pro Bono Honors for his community service work.

Shanteau is admitted to The Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and is a member of the Florida Justice Association and the Jacksonville Justice Association.