Airola, John Verrios

Doug Aholt was born in Washington, Missouri on December 20, 1953.  Doug graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Bachelor of Business degree in 1976, and received his J.D. degree from U.M.K.C. in 1979.  Doug began his legal career with the Legal Aid of Western Missouri (Kansas City) where he was a Reginald Heber Smith recipient.  In 1980 he moved to Atlanta with his wife where he worked a number of years with a small general practice firm prior to going to a medium sized insurance defense firm where he became a partner.  For years he represented manufacturing companies and trucking firms in catastrophic injury cases.

 

In 2000 Doug and his current partners formed Chambers, Aholt & Rickard, LLP to dedicate themselves to demanding justice and getting results for individuals and families who are injured due to the fault of others.  Through his experience as a defense attorney he has the respect of insurance companies and defense attorneys.  Those relationships have continued to benefit Doug today as he goes against the interests of insurers and his former defense colleagues.  Doug knows what to expect from the parties he used to represent and his adversaries respect the fact that they are going against a lawyer who will zealously pursue his client’s rights.

 

In addition to representing his individual clients, Doug is active with the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association where he has been a Champion level member since 2007.  Doug is also a board member of the DeKalb Bar Association in DeKalb County, Georgia where he also serves as the President of the Trial Lawyers Section.  Doug is especially proud of his association with his other trial lawyers in DeKalb County as they focus on ways to prevent injuries by sponsoring child seat safety checks and bicycle safety events.  He is also a member of the American Association of Justice.

 

Doug also dedicates himself to being an active community member of his hometown, Decatur, Georgia.  As the chairman of the Board of Decatur Arts Alliance, you will see Doug at numerous festivals, local state productions and various art events.  While Doug’s children have graduated from Decatur High School, he still remains active with the booster club and every Spring he can be heard announcing the high school lacrosse games.  His community awards include Decatur Hometown Hero; YMCA Volunteer of The Year Award and Booster Club Volunteer of The Year Award.