Douglas B. Lang is a member of Bledsoe, Jacobson, Schmidt, Wright, Lang & Wilkinson, Jacksonville, Florida, a Litigation Law Firm. Mr. Lang concentrates his practice on handling complex commercial and insurance related litigation representing corporate and individual clients throughout Florida.
With more than 20 years of experience in state and federal courts, Mr. Lang has represented U.S. and foreign corporations and individuals in a wide range of matters, including business torts, commercial contract disputes, construction matters, loan and guarantee claims, professional liability, and insurance coverage claims throughout the United States.
He was formerly a partner who headed the litigation practice of Angelo & Banta, P.A., and a senior member of Cozen O'Connor P.C., a national law firm. He was also corporate counsel for a subrogation outsourcing company in Jacksonville, Florida. He is admitted to practice in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and various federal trial and appellate courts.
He is peer rated "AV" by Martindale Hubbell, its highest rating which he has maintained since 1999.
Mr. Lang's litigation experience includes jury and non-jury
trials and appellate arguments relating to claims by and against
insurance companies, banks, businesses and individual clients. Cases
he has tried and/or argued before appellate tribunals include breach
of contract claims, loan and guaranty disputes, construction claims,
arson, fraud, product liability, professional liability, personal
injury and property damage subrogation litigation. He has also
successfully litigated professional liability claims on behalf of
attorneys and appraisers, securities fraud claims, wrongful
termination claims, insurance coverage disputes, class action
claims against banks, and antitrust class action litigation.
In addition, he is experienced in directing and supervising
catastrophic fire, explosion, structural collapse and product
liability investigations.
Mr. Lang received his J.D. in 1982 from Seton Hall University
Law School. He obtained his A.B., magna cum laude, in 1979 from
Princeton University.
Bar Admissions
2005: United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
2005: United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
2004: State of Florida
2004: State of Georgia
1998: United States District Court, Western District of Texas
1997: United States District Court, Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas
1997: State of New York
1997: State of Texas
1996: United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
1994: United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
1987: United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
1984: United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
1983: State of New Jersey; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Notable Client Work
Successfully defended maker of $1 million dollar promissory note resulting
in financial institution agreeing to dismiss its claim with prejudice and
without any payment by client.
Successfully defended restaurant franchisee in trade dress infringement and
misappropriation of trade secret action which was resolved by de minimus payment
by client.
Successfully represented medical supply company on insurance coverage issues
relating to the distribution of counterfeit medical products resulting in insurer
defending and indemnifying client for personal injury claims in multiple jurisdictions.
Successfully represented national bank in multimillion dollar
loan fraud scheme resulting in loan recoveries in excess of $5,000,000.00.
Represented medical supply company on insurance coverage issues relating to
the distribution of counterfeit medical products.
Represented commercial landlord in multimillion dollar eviction proceeding.
Successfully defended national appraising company and obtained summary judgment
against $50 million securities fraud claim by purchaser of resort hotel property.
Successfully defended national developer of extended stay hotels and obtained
summary judgment against claims by general contractor claim for fraud, breach of
construction contract and punitive damages.
Supervising counsel for successful appeal to U.S. Court of Appeals obtaining
reversal of $55 million judgment against national bank in class action suit.
Successfully defended law firm against fraud claims brought by Statutory Liquidator
for insurance company.
Successfully defended Fortune 500 overnight delivery company and obtained summary
judgment against wrongful termination claims.
Successfully objected to and blocked antitrust class action settlement on
behalf of intervenor.
Key member of trial team that successfully defended $100 million insurance
claim by railroad on noise induced hearing loss claims.
Recovered $1.9 million for Fortune 500 retailer and its insurers for damages
resulting from fire caused by roofing subcontractor.
Lead counsel in $4.5 million recovery for chemical manufacturer and insurers
for damages resulting from explosion at adjacent manufacturing facility.
Successfully defended trustee in fraudulent transfer claim by bank who sought
assets to satisfy deficiency on guaranty of multi-million dollar promissory note.
Recovered $1.5 million for trade show exhibit manufacturing company and its
property insurer from landlord for fire damages resulting from a shutdown of the
fire sprinkler system.
Obtained defense jury verdict for insurer in fraudulent insurance claim from
staged burglary.
Obtained judgment for attorneys fees and costs and defense jury verdict for
insurer in fraudulent business insurance claim.
Obtained defense jury verdict in favor of insurer in arson claim where
plaintiff agreed to dismissal of action with prejudice after several days
of trial testimony.
Obtained settlement of $850,000 for apartment building owner and its insurer
for fire damage caused by defective heat tape from contractor and product manufacturer.
Key member of trial team which successfully defended national appraising
company against $15 million claim brought by ten saving and loan associations.
Obtained settlement of $500,000 for insurer from energy company for fire damage
to trenching machine due to negligent marking of underground gas line.
Results depend on particular circumstances of each case and are not a guarantee
of future results.
Reported Decisions
Churchill Forge v. Brown, 61 S.W.3d 368 (Tex. 2001)
ASW Allstate Painting & Const v. Lexington Ins., 188 F.3d 307 (5th Cir. 1999)
Greyhound Exhibitgroup Inc. v. E.L.U.L Realty, 973 F.2d 69 (2nd Cir. 1992)
Petruzzi's Inc. v. Darling-Delaware Co., Inc., 983 F. Supp 595 (M.D.Pa. 1996)
Petruzzi's Inc. v. Darling-Delaware Co., Inc., 880 F. Supp 292 (M.D.Pa. 1995)
Maleski v. Corporate Life Ins. Co., 646 A.2d 1 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1994)
Maleski by Chronister v. Corporate Life Ins. Co., 641 A.2d 1 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1994)
Travelers Ins. v. Priority Business Forms, 11 F.Supp.2d 194 (D.R.I. 1998)
Samuel J. Marranca Contracting Co. Inc. v. Amerimar Cherry Hill Assoc. L.P., 610 A.2d 499 (Pa. Super 1992)
Italian Fisherman Inc.v.Commercial Union Assur. Co., 521 A.2d 912 (N.J. Super Ct.-App.Div. 1988)
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