Douglas Northup
About Douglas Northup
Douglas Northup serves as the Chair of the Commercial Litigation Department at Fennemore Craig, P.C., where he has worked since 1991. He has extensive experience in various areas of litigation and has held leadership roles in both his firm and the Council on Litigation Management.
Work at Fennemore Craig, P.C.
Douglas Northup has been with Fennemore Craig, P.C. since 1991, where he currently holds multiple roles. He serves as the Chair of the Commercial Litigation Department, a position he has held since 2007. In this capacity, he manages a team of approximately 60 commercial litigation attorneys and paralegals. Additionally, he has served as a Director at the firm since 1998. His long tenure at Fennemore Craig reflects his commitment to the firm and his expertise in various aspects of commercial litigation.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Northup earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Oklahoma City University, where he studied from 1988 to 1991. He graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University in May 1991. His areas of expertise include real estate litigation, contract litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith, professional liability defense with a focus on lawyer liability cases, and the Petroleum Marketing Practice Act and franchise litigation.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Fennemore Craig, P.C., Douglas Northup held significant positions in other organizations. He worked as a Patrol Officer at the Oklahoma City Police Department from 1985 to 1989. He also served as Chair of the Commercial Litigation Committee at the Council on Litigation Management from 2009 to 2011. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in litigation and law enforcement.
Achievements in Litigation Management
Douglas Northup has played a key role in advancing the firm's involvement in the Managing Litigation as a Business initiative. This venture focuses on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in litigation processes. His leadership in this area reflects his commitment to improving legal practices and enhancing the effectiveness of commercial litigation.