
Douglass Alan Kreis, Class Action Attorney in Pensacola, Florida
Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 3.5/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
PartneratAylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz PLLC
Pensacola, FL
Practicing class action in Pensacola since 1997.
- 29+
- Years practicing
- 3.5 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Douglass Alan Kreis is a partner based in Pensacola, FL. The practice focuses on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Douglass has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz PLLC. Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Pensacola, FL
- Experience
- over 29 years
- Known for
- Class Action · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Pensacola, FL.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Douglass Alan Kreis: Douglass Alan Kreis is a partner based in Pensacola, FL. The practice focuses on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Douglass has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz PLLC. Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Douglass takes on
Douglass concentrates on class action, litigation, personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Douglass handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Wrongful Death
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Class Action cases in Pensacola, Florida
Douglass takes class action matters in Pensacola, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglass agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Pensacola, Florida
Douglass takes litigation matters in Pensacola, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglass agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Pensacola, Florida
Douglass takes personal injury matters in Pensacola, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglass agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Pensacola, Florida
Douglass takes product liability matters in Pensacola, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglass agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Pensacola, Florida
Douglass takes wrongful death matters in Pensacola, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglass agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Douglass Alan Kreis — class action lawyer in Pensacola
Douglass Alan Kreis is a partner based in Pensacola, FL. The practice focuses on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Douglass has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz PLLC. Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Member, Environmental Law Society. Participant, Moot Court Competition. Representative, Environmental Law Society Symposium (D.C.), Cumberland School of Law, 1997. Judicial Extern, Honorable Mike Bolin, Probate Judge for the Probate Division, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Douglass's approach to class action cases
Member, Environmental Law Society. Participant, Moot Court Competition. Representative, Environmental Law Society Symposium (D.C.), Cumberland School of Law, 1997. Judicial Extern, Honorable Mike Bolin, Probate Judge for the Probate Division, Jefferson County, Alabama.
The kind of cases Douglass takes
Douglass reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, litigation, and personal injury matters in Pensacola and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
J.D. · 1997
Mercer University
B.A. Political · 1992
Jurisdictions
Douglass's state bar admissions
Florida U.S. Distric
1997 · ACTIVE
Douglass studied at J.D. in Cumberland School of Law of Samford University and B.A. Political in Mercer University.
Law school and academic background
Douglass completed J.D. in Cumberland School of Law of Samford University and B.A. Political in Mercer University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Douglass runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Douglass has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Douglass's professional memberships and bar associations
The Florida Bar
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Locations
Douglass Alan Kreis's office in Pensacola
Douglass's primary office is at 17 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Pensacola, FL, 32502. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz PLLC
17 E. Main Street, Suite 200
Pensacola, FL 32502
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Client reviews of Douglass Alan Kreis — 3.5/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Douglass. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing class action attorneys in Pensacola.
3.5
2 client reviews
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How to hire Douglass Alan Kreis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Douglass usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Douglass charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Douglass'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; Douglass will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Pensacola, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action 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 Douglass
Douglass discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action 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. Douglass confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Douglass's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Douglass Alan Kreis
How much does it cost to hire Douglass for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Douglass walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Douglass offer a free consultation?
Douglass charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Douglass's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Douglass's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Florida typically take?
Simple class action 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. Douglass gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Douglass take my case if I'm outside Pensacola?
Douglass is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Douglass 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 Douglass?
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. Douglass will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Douglass accepting new class action clients right now?
Douglass's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Class Action attorneys serving Pensacola, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Douglass handles class action matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified class action attorneys in that community.
- Pensacola1,355 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
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