About This Law Firm

Doug Brown was born in Junction City, Kansas and served in the United States Marine Corps between 1989 and 1993 before entering the legal profession. He completed his undergraduate studies in Political Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1997 and earned his Juris Doctor from the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific in 2001. That same year, he was admitted to practice law in Nevada.
As part of his early legal development, Doug worked as a legal extern for the Honorable Howard D. McKibben and later served as a law clerk to the Honorable William A. Maddox of Nevadas First Judicial District Court from 2001 to 2002.
Prior to joining Benson & Bingham Injury Law, Doug was a partner and shareholder at Lemons, Grundy & Eisenberg. During that time, he built substantial experience handling complex civil litigation matters, including multiple jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations throughout his career.
Doug is actively involved in the legal community and holds membership in the Washoe County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the American Inns of Court, Bruce R. Thompson Chapter. In addition, he founded and directs Truckee River Public Waters, a nonprofit organization focused on expanding public access to public lands and waterways.
He has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the organizations highest peer distinction for professional excellence, legal ability, and ethical standards.
Raised in Reno, Nevada, Doug continues to live in the area. Outside of his legal practice, he enjoys fly fishing, spending time with his wife Leslie, and bird hunting with his dog, Rosebud.

Areas of Law

Automobile AccidentsMotorcycle AccidentsTrucking AccidentsDog BitesWrongful DeathSlip and FallHead and Spinal InjuriesBoating AccidentsRailroad Accidents

Jurisidictions Admitted to Practice

NevadaSince 12/21/2001

Professional Experience

Associate AttorneyBenson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC01/2026 - Current
ShareholderLemons, Grundy & Eisenberg, Partner07/2002 - 12/2025
Law ClerkHonorable William A. Maddox (ret), First Judicial District Court for the State of Nevada06/2001 - 06/2002
MarineUnited States Marine Corps08/1989 - 08/1993

Education

University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of LawJ.D. (2001) | Law1998 - 2001
University of Nevada-Las VegasB.A. (1997) | Political Science1993 - 1997

Professional Associations

State Bar of NevadaMemberSince 12/21/2001

Fees

Free ConsultationConsultations are free of charge. Benson & Bingham will visit potential clients in the hospital and will drive to locations convenient to our clients. UMC Trauma and many rehabilitation hospitals are very close to our offices.
Credit Cards AcceptedContingent FeesBenson & Bingham earn no fee until we win or settle a client's case.
Rates, Retainers and Additional InformationCash, Debit, Credit, Visa, Mastercard, Check

Office Information

Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC1320 E Plumb Lane Ste AReno, NV 89502Office: (775) 600-6000Email: info@bensonbingham.comWebsite: bensonbingham.com/reno

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