Douglas B Catts

Douglas B Catts, Employment Attorney in Dover, Delaware

Over 51 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Managing PartneratSchmittinger & Rodriguez, P.A.

Dover, DE

Practicing employment in Dover since 1975.

51+
Years practicing
4.4 ★
1 client review
1
Bar admission

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Douglas B Catts is a managing partner based in Dover, DE. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Douglas has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schmittinger & Rodriguez, P.A.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Dover, DE
Experience
over 51 years
Known for
Employment · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Dover, DE.
  • Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with BV Distinguished.

About Douglas B Catts: Douglas B Catts is a managing partner based in Dover, DE. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Douglas has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schmittinger & Rodriguez, P.A.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Douglas takes on

Douglas concentrates on employment, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Douglas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Dover, Delaware

Douglas takes employment matters in Dover, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglas agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Dover, Delaware

Douglas takes litigation matters in Dover, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglas agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Dover, Delaware

Douglas takes personal injury matters in Dover, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglas agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Douglas B Catts — employment lawyer in Dover

Douglas B Catts is a managing partner based in Dover, DE. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Douglas has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schmittinger & Rodriguez, P.A.. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Douglas B Catts is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, litigation, labor law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years. Douglas practices at Schmittinger & Rodriguez, P.A. in Dover, DE and 1 other location.

How Douglas handles employment matters

Douglas B Catts is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, litigation, labor law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years. Douglas practices at Schmittinger & Rodriguez, P.A. in Dover, DE and 1 other location.

Who Douglas represents

Douglas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, litigation, and personal injury matters in Dover and the surrounding Delaware area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • George Washington University

    J.D. · 1974

  • George Washington University

    B.A. · 1969

Jurisdictions

Douglas's state bar admissions

  • Delaware

    1975 · ACTIVE

Douglas studied at J.D. in George Washington University and B.A. in George Washington University.

Law school and academic background

Douglas completed J.D. in George Washington University and B.A. in George Washington University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Douglas runs in Delaware is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Douglas has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • BV Distinguished

Legal awards and honors

BV Distinguished.

Locations

Douglas B Catts's office in Dover

Douglas's primary office is at 414 South State Street, Dover, DE, 19903-0497. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Schmittinger & Rodriguez, P.A.

414 South State Street

Dover, DE 19903-0497

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Douglas B Catts — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Douglas. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Dover.

4.4

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Hiring guide

How to hire Douglas B Catts — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Douglas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Douglas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Douglas's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Douglas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Dover, Delaware

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Douglas

Douglas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Douglas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Douglas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Douglas B Catts

  • How much does it cost to hire Douglas for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Douglas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Douglas offer a free consultation?

    Douglas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Douglas's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Douglas's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Delaware typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Douglas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Douglas take my case if I'm outside Dover?

    Douglas is licensed in Delaware. Matters governed by Delaware law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Douglas will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Douglas?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Douglas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Douglas accepting new employment clients right now?

    Douglas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Dover, Wilmington and Newark in Delaware

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