Doug Zanes
May 9, 2023
Founder & Managing Attorney, Zanes Law Injury Lawyers
Doug Zanes is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Zanes Law Injury Lawyers, one of Arizona’s most recognized personal injury firms. For more than two decades, Doug has dedicated his career to helping people rebuild their lives after serious accidents, earning a reputation for his ethical leadership, sharp legal mind, and client-first approach.
Doug has secured life-changing results for injury victims, including a $4.3 million recovery in a 2025 semi-trucking accident, a $2.2 million settlement in a 2023 on a single-vehicle crash, and many other million-dollar settlements throughout his 25-year career. His ability to combine compassion with results has made Zanes Law a trusted name for those seeking justice.
The firm was named Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America in 2025, a recognition of its sustained growth and commitment to excellence. Doug is also Chairman of the Center for Leadership Ethics Advisory Board at the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management, as they advocate for ethical, community-focused leadership.
Doug is licensed to practice law in Arizona and represents clients in both Arizona state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, as well as before the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also a member of the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an honor reserved for less than one percent of U.S. attorneys who have achieved verdicts and settlements exceeding one million dollars.
Raised in Douglas, Arizona, Doug earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law in Texas.
When he’s not advocating for clients, Doug enjoys football, traveling with his wife Claudia, and exploring new restaurants wherever their travels take them.