一位身着深色西装、系着花纹领带的男子,正站在模糊的办公室走廊里微笑着,代表着芝加哥那些专攻诉讼支持的律师。

道格拉斯·S·赫弗

合作伙伴

道格拉斯·S·赫弗

合作伙伴

道格拉斯·S·赫弗是富乐律师事务所的合伙人及诉讼律师。其执业领域主要集中于代表客户处理州法院及联邦法院的复杂商业案件,并参与各类替代性纠纷解决程序。赫弗律师同时协助客户应对政府调查,现任该所商业诉讼与建筑业务组成员及医疗保健行业团队成员。

代表经验

  • Represented general contractors, suppliers, and owners in disputes regarding the construction of nuclear, wind, solar and natural gas power plants in the United States and Mexico.
  • Represented large national health insurance company in a series of lawsuits brought by out-of-network medical providers alleging ERISA violations relating to the denial of claims for medical benefits.
  • Represented lender in student loan investigations by the U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Education and numerous state attorney general offices.
  • Obtained dismissal of suit against insurance company alleging claims for employee piracy and corporate raiding.
  • Obtained dismissal of numerous legal malpractice actions against prominent national law firm.
  • Successfully negotiated favorable settlement on behalf of medical institution client relating to claims asserted by dozens of subcontractors for unpaid invoices.
  • Obtained dismissal on summary judgment, and affirmance on appeal, of claim against insurance company by former shareholders seeking upwards of US$60m.
  • Represented Fortune 500 company in defense of bankruptcy court action seeking over US$100m for alleged fraudulent transfers.

奖项与表彰

  • New York Super Lawyers – Rising Stars® (2013-2018)
  • The Legal 500, Real Estate – Construction (2016)

社区参与

Douglas also devotes a considerable amount of time to various pro bono efforts. He has represented several individuals from Burma and The Gambia in both affirmative and defensive asylum applications. Douglas has also represented the parent of a child with Asperger’s Syndrome in proceedings before the New York City Department of Education to obtain funds for the child to attend a specialized private school for children with autism.

2018年9月13日 新闻稿

Foley Attorneys Named 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that seven of its lawyers have been named to the 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list - a distinction limited to just 5 percent of the area’s lawyers.
September 20, 2017 Press Releases

福莱律师事务所律师入选2017年纽约大都会区超级律师及新锐律师榜单

富乐律师事务所宣布,七位律师入选2017年纽约大都会超级律师榜单。此外,另有五位律师入选2017年纽约大都会新锐律师榜单。
2016年10月13日 新闻稿

Foley Attorneys Named 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Foley & Lardner LLP announced that eight attorneys from the New York office have been named 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers.
2016年6月15日 新闻稿

美国法律 500 强》认可 19 个福来业务领域

福莱律师事务所在《法律500强》2016年美国版评选中,凭借其在19个业务领域的卓越表现获得认可。该评选基于对逾25万名企业法律顾问的调研与访谈,对律师事务所进行综合评估。
2016年1月13日 新闻稿

福里公司选举新合伙人

富乐律师事务所今日宣布,下列资深顾问已当选为合伙人,自2016年2月1日起生效。
September 16, 2015 Press Releases

Foley Attorneys Named 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Foley & Lardner LLP announced that seven attorneys from the New York office have been named 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers. In addition, nine attorneys have been named 2015 New York Metro Rising Stars.