Douglas Ray Ware, Employment Attorney in Durango, Colorado
Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Personal Injury · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatDouglas R. Ware, LLC
Durango, CO
Practicing employment in Durango since 1989.
- 37+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Douglas Ray Ware is a member based in Durango, CO. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. Douglas has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Douglas R. Ware, LLC. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Durango, CO
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Personal Injury
- Handles Employment, General, and Personal Injury matters from Durango, CO.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Douglas Ray Ware: Douglas Ray Ware is a member based in Durango, CO. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. Douglas has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Douglas R. Ware, LLC. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Douglas takes on
Douglas concentrates on employment, general, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Douglas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Personal Injury
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Employment cases in Durango, Colorado
Douglas takes employment matters in Durango, Colorado. 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.
General cases in Durango, Colorado
Douglas takes general matters in Durango, Colorado. 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 Durango, Colorado
Douglas takes personal injury matters in Durango, Colorado. 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 Ray Ware — employment lawyer in Durango
Douglas Ray Ware is a member based in Durango, CO. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Personal Injury. Douglas has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Douglas R. Ware, LLC. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Douglas Ray Ware is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment, general practice. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years. Douglas practices at Douglas R. Ware, LLC in Durango, CO.
Working with Douglas on a employment matter
Douglas Ray Ware is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment, general practice. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years. Douglas practices at Douglas R. Ware, LLC in Durango, CO.
Clients Douglas works with
Douglas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and personal injury matters in Durango and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
J.D. · 1989
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
B.A. · 1986
Jurisdictions
Douglas's state bar admissions
Florida
2018 · ACTIVE
Colorado
1992 · ACTIVE
California
1989 · ACTIVE
Douglas studied at J.D. in University of Tennessee at Knoxville and B.A. in University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Law school and academic background
Douglas completed J.D. in University of Tennessee at Knoxville and B.A. in University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Douglas runs in Colorado 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.
Affiliations
Douglas's professional memberships and bar associations
Southwest Colorado Bar Association
membership
Locations
Douglas Ray Ware's office in Durango
Douglas's primary office is at 1099 Main Ave., Ste. 309, Durango, CO, 81301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Douglas Ray Ware — 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 Durango.
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How to hire Douglas Ray Ware — 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 Durango, Colorado
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 Ray Ware
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 Colorado 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 Durango?
Douglas is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado 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 Durango, Denver and Colorado Springs in Colorado
Douglas handles employment matters throughout Colorado. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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