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Douglas E. Nauman

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"We handle all the details of our clients' injury claims, so they can focus on getting better."

  • "AV Preeminent" Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Super Lawyers North Carolina Rising Star 2012-2018
  • Super Lawyer – North Carolina 2018
Attorney Doug Nauman

About Douglas E. Nauman

Doug became a lawyer out of his desire to help individuals facing complex legal issues primarily involving insurance coverage.  Doug began his career working in insurance claims and developed a passion for identifying how insurance can help people through a difficult time in their lives, particularly when they have been injured or disabled or have lost a loved one.

Doug leads our personal injury department and is the longest serving member of the Daggett Shuler team, joining David Daggett in 1995.  He has worked in the areas of finance and insurance since 1984, most extensively in the areas of automobile insurance coverage and claims. Doug previously worked for State Farm Insurance as a Claim Specialist, giving him unique insight into all aspects of personal injury and other insurance claims.  He concentrates his practice in serious personal injury liability claims, life and disability insurance claims, and insurance coverage disputes. 

Doug is licensed and admitted to practice in North Carolina and Virginia. Doug has received an ‘AV Preeminent’ rating from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings are the legal industry’s leading and most recognized rating organization.  He is also actively involved in advocating for practical insurance policy changes that help better protect the citizens of North Carolina through his work with the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.

If you or a loved one have been seriously or fatally injured in an accident that was not your fault, let us support you and help you during this difficult time. Our award-winning law firm will give you the peace of mind you need, and the legal guidance that is required to seek justice on your behalf.

AV Preeminent Award

Credentials

Education

  • Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, North Carolina Central University School of Law, Evening Program, 2008
  • Master of Business Administration, with distinction, Wake Forest University, 1995
  • Bachelor of Science in Finance, magna cum laude, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1984

Admitted

  • North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Certified Superior Court Mediator 2006 – present
  • North Carolina Courts, 2008
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina 2008
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina 2015
  • Virginia Courts of the Commonwealth, 2017

Professional Presentations

  • Strategies for Managing Court Approval of Minor Settlements, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Disbursements and Continuing Education Seminar, January 24 and 28, 2014
  • Priority Issues in UM/UIM Stacking, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Continuing Education Seminar, April 20, 2012
  • Court Approved Settlements – A View From the Bench: Practical Considerations for Managing Court Approval, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Disbursements and Continuing Education Seminar, February 26, 2016

Personal Interests

Along with his legal responsibilities, Doug is known as the financial guru here at the firm, helping us all better understand the ins and outs of financial management. Outside the firm, Doug enjoys running, cycling, reading, music, and spending time with his family. He and his wife Anne have one daughter.

Awards and Memberships

  • Contributing Author, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance in North Carolina, North Carolina Advocates for Justice and Lexis Nexis, 1st Edition 2013; 2nd Edition 2015
  • “AV Preeminent” Peer Review Rating – Martindale-Hubbell , 2012 – present
  • Legislative Co-Chair – Auto Torts Section, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, 2009-2014
  • Member – Legislative Committee, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, 2009 – 2014
  • Legislative Co-Chair for the NC Advocates for Justice 2009-2010
  • Order of Service – North Carolina Advocates for Justice – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016
  • Member – Comparative Fault Task Force, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, 2010
  • Member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice committee responsible for redrafting the North Carolina Financial Responsibility Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-279.21), amended and adopted, 2009
  • Council Member, Insurance Law Section, North Carolina Bar Association, 2016 – 2019
  • Super Lawyers, North Carolina Rising Star, 2012-2018
  • Selected by Super Lawyers, 2018

Professional Associations

  • AV Preeminent Highest Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
  • North Carolina State Bar
  • Virginia State Bar
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • North Carolina Advocates for Justice
  • 21st Judicial District Bar
  • Forsyth County Bar Association
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