Douglass L Mowrey, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Wilmington, Delaware

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

• Medical Malpractice

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• Personal Injury

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Douglass's primary office is at 1 River Pl, Wilmington, DE, 19801-5125. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new medical malpractice 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.

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

• How much does it cost to hire Douglass for a medical malpractice 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 medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Douglass's current terms during booking.

• How long do medical malpractice cases in Delaware typically take?

  Simple medical malpractice 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 Wilmington?

  Douglass 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 — 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 medical malpractice clients right now?

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