Douglas M. Standriff, Esq.
Professional Background
Douglas M. Standriff, Esq. has spent his entire career where real law happens: in the courtroom. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, Doug has successfully handled more than 1,000 civil cases across New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Ohio. His decades of trial work reflect his dedication to the craft of advocacy and his belief that justice is earned through preparation, precision, and persistence.
Doug began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Texas, where he tried serious felony cases and developed his signature style of direct, fact-driven argumentation. Since then, he has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients in personal injury, wrongful death, and complex civil litigation matters, representing victims of negligence, corporate misconduct, and insurance bad faith.
As a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction held by only about three percent of New Jersey lawyers, Doug regularly accepts referrals from fellow attorneys seeking a trusted trial advocate who understands the Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence inside and out. His courtroom experience includes high-value accident cases, wrongful death suits, and complex insurance disputes.
Personal Injury Advocacy
Recovered significant settlements and verdicts for clients injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, including multi-million-dollar recoveries for spinal and catastrophic injuries.
Wrongful Death Cases
Represented families in tragic loss cases, including victims of drunk drivers, fires, and negligent corporate conduct, securing justice and accountability in civil courts.
Courtroom Experience
Known for his signature weathered briefcase, Doug continues to appear in Superior Court and Federal Court on behalf of his clients, bringing decades of experience to every case he tries.
Attorney Referrals
Frequently retained by other lawyers to serve as trial counsel in complex civil cases requiring seasoned courtroom expertise.
Contact Douglas Standriff
Do you have a case that requires the skill of an experienced trial attorney? Contact Douglas M. Standriff for a consultation.