Doug Fierberg

Doug Fierberg is an affiliated attorney with The Federal Practice Group and a trial lawyer whose national practice focuses on representing victims of school violence and related misconduct. His work includes civil cases involving hazing, sexual abuse, mass shootings, and institutional safety failures. He has developed a practice centered on claims against schools, organizations, and other responsible parties, with attention to the policies, warnings, supervision, and security issues that may be central to these cases.

Fierberg earned his J.D., With Honors, from The National Law Center, George Washington University and his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with Class Honors, from the University of Michigan. His legal education supports trial advocacy and complex civil litigation, while his psychology background provides relevant context for cases involving trauma, institutional conduct, and the effects of violence on victims and families. Together, that training informs his approach to sensitive, fact-intensive claims.

Fierberg has represented victims and families in significant school and campus violence matters, including serving as lead counsel for families affected by the Virginia Tech shooting. He has also handled cases involving hazing and sexual abuse and regularly addresses legal issues concerning institutional responsibility and student safety. His work has included building detailed factual records, coordinating with experts, examining institutional policies, and pursuing civil claims arising from serious injuries and deaths.

Doug Fierberg is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Michigan. He founded a national litigation group focused on schools, violence, misconduct, and safety within the American Association for Justice and previously served in leadership with the National Crime Victim Bar Association. His practice combines trial experience with sustained work on victim rights and institutional accountability, particularly in cases involving schools, youth organizations, and preventable violence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Federal Practice Group, LLP
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Founder, Schools: Violence, Misconduct, and Safety (American Association for Justice)
• Past President, National Advisory Board of the National Crime Victim Bar Association
• Counsel, VTV Family Outreach Foundation

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Maryland
• Michigan

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