R. Douglas "Doug" Vaughn

R. Douglas "Doug" Vaughn

Gulfport, MS recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Deutsch Kerrigan LLP

34 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Insurance Health Care Law Insurance Law Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Gulfport.

Biography

Doug Vaughn is a problem solver for his clients. He represents people and businesses when they need a voice to be heard and brings fresh ideas to claims to get a resolution in the client’s best interest.

In practicing law, there is no one size fits all approach. Clients have different ideals and objectives when they bring a case or a matter in need of resolution. Doug spends time listening to clients, understanding their culture, understanding what's important to them and then tailors an approach to their case to achieve their needs and their desires.

Initially trained to defend healthcare professionals in medical, nursing, and dental malpractice lawsuits, Doug is seasoned in the understanding of medical terms and issues that can arise in the defense of personal injury claims. He uses this same knowledge to the benefit of clients in product liability, automobile negligence and premises liability lawsuits. While malpractice and personal injury claims represent the largest portion of Doug’s practice, he also handles business litigation and answers questions of insurance coverage.

Doug’s leadership is demonstrated by his current and active service as 2018 President of the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association, panel speaking engagements at the 2018 annual meetings of the CLM, and the International Association of Defense Counsel. He is admitted to practice in all state courts in Mississippi and Florida, as well as federal courts in Mississippi and the Southern District of Florida.

Deutsch Kerrigan LLP

34 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1989
  • Mississippi State University, B.B.A., graduated 1987

  • Mississippi, Mississippi
  • Florida, Florida

  • Claims & Litigation Management Alliance -
  • Defense Research Institute -
  • International Association of Defense Counsel -
  • Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association - President, 2018

  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi
  • Mississippi, Mississippi
  • Florida, Florida
  • Claims & Litigation Management Alliance -
  • Defense Research Institute -
  • International Association of Defense Counsel -
  • Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association - President, 2018
  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1989
  • Mississippi State University, B.B.A., graduated 1987
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Insurance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Insurance
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Insurance, Gulfport (2026)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Gulfport (2025)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Gulfport (2022)
  • Litigation - Insurance, Gulfport (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Litigation - Health Care
Special Focus:
  • Insurance
Awards:
  • AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™
  • "Mid-South Super Lawyers" List, 2013-present
  • "The Best Lawyers in America" List, 2016-present
  • Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year - Litigation - Insurance, 2020, Gulfport, MS
  • Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2022, Gulfport, MS

Additional Information

  • Areas of Practice
  • Business and Commercial Transactions
  • Commercial Real Estate, Finance, and Leasing
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Health Care Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Premises Liability
  • Trusts and Estates

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