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About Daryl Douglas

Counseled insurers and reinsurers on liability and coverage issues, successfully settling hundreds of catastrophic cases Frequently invited to speak before a variety of audiences including insurers, brokers, claims departments, insurance industry groups, and other lawyers Helped negotiate a record-setting $1.2 billion subrogation settlement in the World Trade Center litigation against the airlines for security breaches that led to the tragic 9/11 hijackings and air crashes Daryl Douglas’ current practice focuses on seeking recovery for individuals who have been injured by defective drugs and medical devices. Over the last 30 years, Daryl has had a broadly diversified litigation practice. Since 2016, Daryl has focused predominately on negotiating aggregate and individual settlements of the firm’s mass tort cases, and then structuring and implementing the mass tort settlement processes critical to the clients’ recovery. He also handles all phases of litigation of the firm’s mass tort cases, including producing clients and deposing treating physicians and medical experts.

Prior to 2016, Daryl spent 20 years as the Senior Vice President and Claims Manager at national primary and excess carriers and international reinsurers. During that time, Daryl managed the medical malpractice and general liability exposures for insured hospitals, physicians, and nursing homes, across the country. Daryl counseled insurers and reinsurers on liability and coverage issues, and successfully settled hundreds of catastrophic cases, both before and after trial.

Practice areas

Education

University of Virginia
J.D., 1989
William Jewell College
Undergraduate, 1986

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Kansas
State Bar of Missouri

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