Douglas S. "Doug" Kaplan
About Douglas S. Kaplan
Douglas S. Kaplan is a lawyer based in Portland, ME and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Douglas S. Kaplan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Portland, Maine
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Kaplan & Grant
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Portland, ME
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