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Arbitrator Profile

Mar. 10, 2012

Douglas DeVries

After 35 years of plaintiffs' work, the Judicate West neutral sought a slower pace but something that would involve him in the same level of mental activity and interaction with the law and lawyers as he had in his practice.


By Susan McRae


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - Douglas DeVries said he didn't get burned out or tired of litigating, and he definitely wasn't ready to retire.


But after 35 years, he said he was looking for a different outlet - something that would keep him involved at the same level of mental activity and interaction with the law but at a slower pace than his plaintiff-side practice focusing on personal injury, insurance cover...

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