A member of the firm's Executive and Partner Boards, Doug is a leader in the firm's litigation practice. He has served as Vice Chair of the Litigation Division since 2008 and as Chair of the Litigation Department from 2005-2008. Clients often call upon Doug during crises to evaluate and take immediate action that will prevent disastrous economic consequences.
A Certified Insurance Receiver, Doug has broad experience as general and special counsel to the receiver of insolvent insurance companies and other financially troubled companies. He has handled all aspects of receivership including initial appointment of the receiver, claims resolution, reinsurance collection, transfers of blocks of business and marshalling and distribution of assets. Doug has investigated numerous claims and coverage disputes involving insurers, reinsurers and claimants, and resolved outstanding issues through litigation to final adjudication or negotiated settlement, commutation or recapture.
Doug has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous claims involving failed transactions, breach of contract and breaches of duty by directors and officers, reinsurers, brokers, accountants, lawyers and other professionals. He has also prosecuted and defended a number of cases involving insurance coverage and bad faith issues and often consults with clients with regards to their insurance coverage issues. Doug has successfully prosecuted numerous federal income tax refund claims for insolvent life insurance companies in Federal District Courts and Circuit Courts of Appeal.
Awards & Recognitions
· Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star, 2010
Professional Associations & Memberships
· Certified Insurance Receiver
· International Association of Insurance Receivers
· The Missouri Bar
News & Publications
News
4.2.12, Husch Blackwell Completes Leadership Transition
8.12.11, Husch Blackwell Announces Firm Leadership Transition
10.1.09, Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Husch Blackwell Sanders as a Highly Recommended Firm