Douglas S. "Doug" Beck
About Douglas S. Beck
Douglas S. Beck is a lawyer based in Kansas City, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Douglas S. Beck is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Litigation - Insurance
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Education: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, J.D., graduated 2000
Location: Kansas City, MO
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