Douglas W. Hanna

Douglas Hanna Litigation Attorney Fitzgerald Hanna & Sullivan, PLLC Doug is a veteran trial lawyer who has tried more than 30 jury trials to verdict in state court, federal court, and military courts-martial. With a litigation background that also includes well over 100 contested bench trials and administrative hearings, Doug has the experience and judgment necessary to handle complex litigation matters. Government Experience Doug is proud to have started his legal career as a Navy Judge Advocate. The discipline and work ethic instilled in him during his time in the Navy continues to serve him well in private practice. Following his time in the Navy, Doug served as a felony prosecutor in Orange County and then as an Assistant Attorney General representing the North Carolina Department of Transportation. As a DOT lawyer, Doug handled condemnation cases on behalf of the State of North Carolina. Private Practice Following his government service, Doug joined North Carolinas largest law firm and focused his practice on insurance litigation, condemnation litigation and business contract disputes. In 2008, he founded a boutique litigation firm that is now known as Fitzgerald Hanna & Sullivan. Personal Doug is blessed to have the love and support of his beautiful wife Denise and is the proud father of three boys (Will, Brendan and Grayson). Outside of work, Doug focuses his attention on his Christian faith and his family. Work Experience Graebe Hanna & Sullivan PLLC, 2008-2021 Partner and founding member of the firm Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC, 2001-2008 Partner in the Business Litigation Group in Raleigh North Carolina Attorney Generals Office, 1998-2001 Assistant Attorney General in the Insurance Section Assistant Attorney General in the Transportation Section (Condemnation) Assistant District Attorney, Orange County, 1997-1998 Felony prosecutor handling sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence cases Judge Advocate Generals Corps, United States Navy, 1991-1997 Defense Counsel, Naval Legal Service Office, Jacksonville, FL Senior Trial Counsel (Prosecutor), Naval Legal Service Office, Jacksonville, FL Staff Judge Advocate, Naval Station, Guam Senior Defense Counsel, Naval Legal Service Office, Washington, D. C. Midshipmen Legal Counsel, U. S. Naval Academy Education B. G. S., 1988 , University of Michigan J. D., 1991, Wake Forest University School of Law Doug