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Curia advisari vult; or, in the vernacular, "the court wishes to be advised," as do the scores of clients whose testimonies would clearly demonstrate both the rhetorical and legal acumen of Denton & Keuler firm member, Douglas Moore. Doug's interest in the law began during his early collegiate studies when he was introduced to the art of rhetoric in ancient Greece. A fortunate encounter since he loves to argue, as he will candidly admit. He has a stunning array of arguments to his credit, possessing more than 15 years of public service in the prosecution and defense of criminal cases. Doug's extensive litigation experience in the criminal arena has given him the appropriate background for his current work in defending class action suits involving constitutional and civil rights violations. Make no mistake, Doug knows of what he speaks.
In addition to a law degree from the University of Louisville and a Master of Arts from Murray State University, Doug recently received a Ph.D. in English from Southern Illinois University. |
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"Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about," said Benjamin Lee Whorf. What could be more intriguing than the power of language to shape reality, Doug Moore believes. It is this deep respect and intense inquisitiveness about the consequences of words that has led Doug to this place in time and this choice of professional pursuit.
But man does not live by words alone. He must also have physical stimulation and a bit of fresh air. That leads Doug, on occasion, to grab his bike and head for the trails around western Kentucky and southern Illinois for some time in the great outdoors.
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"Obviously my passion is literature, but reading a great poem or novel can be a rather selfish pursuit. How to bring that personal devotion to my field of endeavor? Draw on the literature of life. Every client has an argument to make, and what I try to bring to my legal work is a single-minded devotion to the task of getting that argument right. To do this, a lawyer must possess many skills--critical, analytical, rhetorical--and bring each to bear on the issue at hand. Anything less is a disservice."
-Doug Moore
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Personal:
Born: Carbondale IL, July 8, 1962
Education:
- Murray State University, B.S., 1984
- University of Louisville, J.D., 1987
- Murray State University, M.A., 2001
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Ph.D., 2007
Admitted to Practice:
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Western District of Kentucky, 1988
- Eastern District of Kentucky, 1988
Professional Associations:
- Kentucky Bar Association
- McCracken County Bar Association
Professional/Personal Achievements:
- Board of Directors - Family Service Society 2011
- Board of Directors - Paducah Film Society 2010-2011
- Leadership Paducah Class 23 (2009-2010)
- Southern Illinois University Graduate Dean's Dissertation Research
Fellow: 2004-2005
- Southern Illinois University Graduate Dean's Doctoral Fellow:
2002-2003
- Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for McCracken County: 1999-2002
- Assistant County Attorney for McCracken County: 1996-1999
Seminars Attended:
- McCracken County Bar Association, Report from the Supreme Court, May 2011
- Miller Law Firm, PLLC, Ethics Issues in Modern Office, May 2011
- McCracken County Bar Association; Employment Law Impact of Electronic Communication..., March 21, 2011
- McCracken County Bar Association; Overview of Estate and Gift Taxation, February 21, 2011
- McCracken County Bar Association; Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act, January 24, 2011
- Kentucky Bar Association; Kentucky Law Update, October 26, 2010
- McCracken County Bar Association; Pro Bono: A Perspective from the Bench and Bar, October 18, 2010
- McCracken County Bar; Secrets of the Supreme Court, September 20, 2010
- Access to Justice Foundation; Evidence Problems in Domestic Relations Cases, April 27, 2010
- ALI-ABA (American Law Institute-American Bar Association); Effective and Ethical Representation Agreements, March 17, 2010
- McCracken County Bar Association; Amanda Kumar's Case, March 15, 2010
- Kentucky Bar Association; Kentucky Bar Association Video Replay, June 2009
- McCracken County Bar Association; Intellectual Property Law - The Basics, January 2009
- Kentucky Association of Counties; 2008 KACo Litigation Seminar, October 2008
- Decisionquest; Using Jury Research to Prepare for Mediation & Trial, June 2008
- Kentucky Justice Association; Trial Tips by some of the Leading Trial Attorneys, May 2008
- McCracken County Bar Association; Supreme Court Update, January 2008
- Death Penalty Institute, 2007
- Kentucky Bar Association; Kentucky Law Update, November 2006
- Kentucky Bar Association; Kentucky Law Update, November 2005
- Kentucky Bar Association; Kentucky Law Update, November 2004
dmoore@dklaw.com
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