
Douglas Bruce King, Civil Rights Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
Over 50 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratWooden McLaughlin LLP
Indianapolis, IN
Practicing civil rights in Indianapolis since 1976.
- 50+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Douglas Bruce King is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Litigation. Douglas has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wooden McLaughlin LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Indianapolis, IN
- Experience
- over 50 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Health Care · Litigation
- Handles Civil Rights, Health Care, and Litigation matters from Indianapolis, IN.
- Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Douglas Bruce King: Douglas Bruce King is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Litigation. Douglas has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wooden McLaughlin LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Douglas takes on
Douglas concentrates on civil rights, health care, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Douglas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Civil Rights cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Douglas takes civil rights matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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.
Health Care cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Douglas takes health care matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Indianapolis, Indiana
Douglas takes litigation matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Indianapolis, Indiana
Douglas takes personal injury matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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.
Product Liability cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Douglas takes product liability matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Bruce King — civil rights lawyer in Indianapolis
Douglas Bruce King is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Litigation. Douglas has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wooden McLaughlin LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Douglas Bruce King is a lawyer practicing litigation, toxic torts, products liability and 4 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Butler University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years. Douglas practices at Wooden McLaughlin LLP in Indianapolis, IN.
How Douglas handles civil rights matters
Douglas Bruce King is a lawyer practicing litigation, toxic torts, products liability and 4 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Butler University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years. Douglas practices at Wooden McLaughlin LLP in Indianapolis, IN.
Who Douglas represents
Douglas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, health care, and litigation matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Indianapolis
J.D. · 1976
Butler University
B.S. Indiana · 1973
Jurisdictions
Douglas's state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1983 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1976 · ACTIVE
Indiana
1976 · ACTIVE
Douglas studied at J.D. in Indianapolis and B.S. Indiana in Butler University.
Law school and academic background
Douglas completed J.D. in Indianapolis and B.S. Indiana in Butler University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Douglas runs in Indiana 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.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Douglas's professional memberships and bar associations
Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations Bar Association of the Seventh Federal Circuit Defense Research Institute Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
2003 Indiana Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year · membership
American College of Trial Lawyers
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International Association of Defense Counsel
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Locations
Douglas Bruce King's office in Indianapolis
Douglas's primary office is at One Indiana Square, Suite 1800, 211 North Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, IN, 46204. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wooden McLaughlin LLP
One Indiana Square, Suite 1800, 211 North Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Client reviews of Douglas Bruce King — 5.0/5 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 civil rights attorneys in Indianapolis.
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How to hire Douglas Bruce King — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights 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 civil rights attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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 civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Bruce King
How much does it cost to hire Douglas for a civil rights 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 civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Douglas's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple civil rights 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 Indianapolis?
Douglas is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana 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 civil rights 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
Civil Rights attorneys serving Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Carmel in Indiana
Douglas handles civil rights matters throughout Indiana. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified civil rights attorneys in that community.
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