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Schwed Kahle & Kress, P.A.Partner
Douglas J. Kress
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Douglas J. Kress

4.8
12 reviews

11390 North Jog Road, Suite 102, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Insurance Defense, Civil Litigation, Defense Litigation and 92 more

About Douglas J. Kress

Technical Editor, University of Toledo Law Review, 1993-1994.

Douglas J. Kress (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida) View website

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Douglas J. Kress got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Insurance Defense
  • Litigation 2
    • Civil Litigation
    • Complex Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Arbitration
    • Mediation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Business Law
  • Civil Practice
  • Civil Rights
  • Commercial Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Communications and Media 2
    • Libel, Slander and Defamation
    • Privacy Law
  • Construction Law
  • Contracts 1
    • Breach of Contract
  • Government 1
    • Election, Campaign and Political Law
  • Labor and Employment
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility 1
    • Legal Malpractice
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Professional Liability 4
    • Accountants Liability
    • Agents and Brokers Liability
    • Architects and Engineers Liability
    • Directors and Officers Liability
  • Antitrust and Trade Regulation 1
    • Unfair Competition
  • Other 64
    • Defense Litigation
    • Civil Appeals
    • Business Arbitration
    • Federal Civil Practice
    • Commercial Arbitration
    • Commercial Bad Faith
    • Commercial Fraud
    • Commercial Liability
    • Contract Fraud
    • Commercial Contracts
    • Fraud and Deceit
    • Civil Fraud
    • Fraud
    • Automobile Liability Defense
    • Automobile Insurance Defense
    • Casualty Insurance Defense
    • Commercial Insurance Defense
    • Disability Insurance Defense
    • First Party Insurance Defense
    • First and Third Party Insurance Defense
    • Flood Insurance Defense
    • General Liability Defense
    • Insurance Bad Faith Defense
    • Insurance Coverage Defense
    • Insurance Defense Subrogation
    • Insurance Fraud Defense
    • Life Insurance Defense
    • Loss Recovery
    • No Fault Auto Insurance Defense
    • Property Damage Defense
    • Property Insurance Defense
    • Investment Law
    • Legal Malpractice Defense
    • Legal Negligence
    • Legal Professional Liability
    • Defamation
    • Libel Defense
    • Libel and Slander
    • Media Libel
    • E-Discovery
    • Federal Civil Litigation
    • Federal Litigation
    • Long-Arm Litigation
    • Accountants Malpractice
    • Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions
    • Appraisers Liability
    • Architects and Engineers Errors and Omissions
    • Architects and Engineers Malpractice
    • Auditors Malpractice
    • Design Professionals Errors and Omissions
    • Design Professionals Liability
    • Design Professionals Malpractice
    • Directors and Officers Errors and Omissions
    • Directors and Officers Insurance Coverage
    • Professional Conduct
    • Professional Discipline
    • Professional Errors and Omissions
    • Professional Indemnity
    • Professional Liability Defense
    • Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
    • Professional Malpractice
    • Professional Negligence
    • Professional Sexual Misconduct
    • Surveyors Malpractice

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Schwed Kahle & Kress, P.A.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Stackhouse v. Logangate Property Mgt., 872 N.E.2d 1294 (2007).
  • Additional Links
    http://www.schwedpa.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Ohio (Inactive)
    1995, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
    1998, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
    2006, Pennsylvania (Inactive)
    2008, Florida
    2009, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    2010, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Toledo
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Akron
    Class of 1991
    B.A.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1969
    Salem, Ohio, February 6, 1969

Contact Douglas J. Kress

Partner at Schwed Kahle & Kress, P.A.
4.8
12 reviews

11390 North Jog Road, Suite 102Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Douglas J. Kress is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Douglas J. Kress has a 4.8 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Schwed Kahle & Kress, P.A. has 6 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Schwed Kahle & Kress, P.A. was established in 2006.
  • Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?
    Douglas J. Kress is listed in the Business Law and Professional Liability section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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