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Michael Charles Doland

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  1. Honest, quality professional

    Posted by femat.prime, a Employment client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 1-6 months ago.
    • Michael handled my Employment / Labor matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Michael was kind enough to respond to a question I had posted on Avvo. I followed that up with a call to discover an amazing professional - honest, candid and looks after client's interest before his..

    By helping me first, he earned the right to my business in case I need an attorney..

  2. Copyright/Trademark concerns

    Posted by Melody, a Copyright client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • Michael handled my Copyright Infringement matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    Attorney Michael Doland was very accommodating and answered all my questions. He took his time to hear my situation and offered great advice! Thank you so much!

  3. Very knowledgeable and pleasure to work with

    Posted by a client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.

    I had a chance to call up immediately after he answered my question and the conversation was amazing. He never rushed onto getting his business rather recommended steps I should take inorder to get my issues resolved. That involved no business opportunity to him and was oriented in my favor. He had the right advise and his conversation clearly told me how experienced and knowledgeable he was.

  4. Able to handle any challenge

    Posted by a Banking client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 6-12 months ago.
    • Michael handled my Banking matter.
    • I have previously worked with 6-10 lawyers.

    The law can be a complicated matter, but all that changes when you talk to Michael - who knows banking law cover to cover. He gives you a path to resolution up front, before you even put him on retainer. No need to employ him and hope he delivers. The fact is, Michael was the 5th lawyer I had talked to about my case, and he was the only one who knew how to handle it. He put the pieces together in under 20 minutes and helped me keep a level had as the opposition tried to throw their faulty legal logic at me, which couldn't hold a candle in the wind to Michael's years of experience and professional approach.

  5. Professional and Helpful

    Posted by a client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.

    I recently met with Mr. Doland. He was very friendly and helpful in starting to help me with different issues that I might face with my business. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and is open to discussing many different aspects. Would definitely recommend.

  6. Takes the time to help and explain

    Posted by a Landlord & Tenant client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 6-12 months ago.
    • Michael handled my Landlord / Tenant matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    Mr. Doland knows his stuff. Makes sure to inform you and is patient.
    If you want to win use this lawyer.

  7. Well informed, to the point and kind. I would trust this man with ANY legal matter without question

    Posted by Christina, a Wrongful Termination client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 6-12 months ago.
    • Michael handled my Wrongful Termination matter.
    • I have previously worked with 6-10 lawyers.

    I was frantically posting on multiple sites , simply looking for some definitive guidance rather than "you and your family need to get a good attorney right away" This was the same reply I had received for 3 straight days and was about to give up, when , I heard from Michael. Not only did he point me in the right direction , he gave me a map and detailed instructions to get me there. He responded to all my inquiries (and there were MANY) , he gave us a gracious and far too generous offer for his services and most importantly , he gave us all the reassurance we were so desperately in need of due to the horrible toll this legal issue is taking on ALL of my family. THANK YOU SO MUCH MICHAEL!!! You are a shining example for others in your industry and proof that good people do still exist.

  8. Most helpful and informative

    Posted by Michael, a Intellectual Property client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 6-12 months ago.
    • Michael handled my Intellectual Property matter.
    • I have previously worked with no lawyers.

    After posting an IP question on Avvo, I was recommended to give Michael Doland a call. It was the most valuable 25 min conversation I've had. He answered all my questions and provided related information that I wasn't even aware was important. His experience and knowledge was clearly evident and best of all he was just easy and fun to talk to. Michael recommended the steps I should take to protect my IP and I couldn't be more thankful.

  9. Business A+

    Posted by JB, a Business client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 6-12 months ago.
    • Michael handled my Business matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Michael is, hands down, the most phenomenal attorney that my wife and I have ever had the pleasure of working with! We are extraordinarily grateful for his strong belief in establishing long term client relationships, as well as his keen ability to cultivate the business and career needs of each and every one of his clients. We remain more than confident in his strong knowledge of every aspect of business law, intellect regarding business structure and strategy, and overall honesty in dealing with clients who are breaking into the initial phase(s) of starting a business. I highly, highly recommend Michael if you're seeking a lawyer who is assertive, friendly, of strong character, and has your absolute best interest in mind when dealing with any matters concerning your business well-being. If we could give more stars, we most certainly would!! Thanks so dearly for all of your phenomenal help, Michael! Looking forward to the next 25-30 years of growth with you and your firm!

  10. Great resource - his experience shows

    Posted by a Banking client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 6-12 months ago.
    • Michael handled my Banking matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    All, Michael is probably one of the most honest and responsive lawyers I have had the pleasure working with. Just copying him on emails to various parties has opened many doors. His straight-forward dialogue and availability helps turn your many questions into a path forward - giving you solutions to any problems you may be facing.

  11. VERY HELPFUL

    Posted by B.SMITH, a Business client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 6-12 months ago.
    • Michael handled my Business matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    Mr.Doland was very informative and knowledgeable about the situation that I am currently facing. He spent a good amount of his time explaining to me what he needed in order to further assist me. He was very generous with his time and answered all questions that
    I had. At the end of the conversation I finally felt that I had found an attorney that could assist me with my business issues.

  12. Very Pleased!

    Posted by Rosa, a Landlord & Tenant client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 6-12 months ago.
    • Michael handled my Landlord / Tenant matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Appreciate the time, and great advice. After speaking with the court house on multiple occasions..... And getting now where... You shined some light & gave me peace of mind. Thank you so much!

    1. Michael Charles Doland

      Michael Doland

      Lawyer’s Comment:

      Thank you so very much. Good luck resolving your matter.

      Posted 8 months ago. Flag

  13. Didn't get all the right advice

    Posted by a Intellectual Property client, Flag

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    • I do not recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 1-3 years ago.
    • Michael handled my Intellectual Property matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Tried getting advice, he did more talking then listening. It seemed he didn't know much. Some advice was good but the same advice I got from another lawyer, which was also to go to another lawyer who also practices in same field of law that could be more helping.

    1. Michael Charles Doland

      Michael Doland

      Lawyer’s Comment:

      Can't imagine who this could be. Sorry for any potential client's unsatisfactory experience.

      Posted 8 months ago. Flag

  14. It very nice of you. Thanks.

    Posted by Ed. and Klaudia Kats, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.

    Much thanks Mr. Doland for your advice. It's really nice of you. Unfortunately, the reality of what occurred to once a free People who were invited to this Country experiencing: Justice, Democracy, Freedom is quite Gruesome. There's nothing ASLU can do to intervenes and do what it apparently is stands for. This agency even afraid to assist us to publicize this Draconian Crime committed against one 4 ears of age babies. So. How many more were used and abused; were given new identity on cemeteries around the Country ???? And that is so atrocious. Actually, in the way it reminds us the same Iron Fist as we once before experienced while Joseph Staling ruled the USSR. Talking about Publicity. Just about year ago presidential commission on bioethical studies that has held it's conference at New York was investigated by the request of Barrack Obama....... Michael, it'll take much less time to watch........................... Just few minutes......... http://hrvcanada.blogspot.com/2011/05/edward-kats-its-torture-its-robbery.html My real profession is: Composer. Musician - play many instruments. We have Salon in Palo Alto "Jazz For Hair". Do have many licenses such as: Film Production, Multi Media, Taxation, Advance Recording & Composing, Hair Designer, in the past School of Music and recently by necessity De Anza Collage The Paralegal. As it presented, the Federal Case, which being held by the Honorable Judge E. Davila - is not dismissible under any circumstance. Hence, we will continue pressure Fed. Court - instead Dismissing Gruesome Case, to provide the answer: who allowed us, wonderful family to enter this country and thereafter premeditatedly subject entire family for sadistic Med. Trail futre, knowingly, at the end of program to be slaughter? Who allowed Nazi Stanford Research, once run by the Most Notorious Murder in the history of the world Joseph Mengele - who under the operation "Paper Clip" practice medicine at Stanford, subject my children for Horrifying Crime? At that time J. Mengele was just 71. Who allowed Paranoid Psychopaths committed such a Disaster - for over 30 years - a 1,000,000 hours combine rape a family? That Honorable Judge Edward Diavila-Born in Palo Alto where we residing, went to same school as my children, appointed as Fed. Judge on March 11 as what our surgeries took place etc... a MUST Inevitably respond. Dear Michael. At the moment we actually involving to reflect in the Video format the documentary film "Honorable Judge Davila" involving 1. Our Complain - Case 06379. 2. Court Dismissal Respond, 3. our explanatory motion which we directed through the Honorable Chief Judge James Ware. 4. Second Respond by Honorable Judge Davila- presumably on our motion. 5. Probably obviously, prospectively Dismissal by the 9th Court of Appeals. San Francisco. And who would allow such a HORROR to be discussed in the Fed COURT and what Nazi Criminals who stay behind this crime would do in the COURT ???? There's no CONTEST. All four our skulls are puked by the clusters of Implants. The aforesaid simply destroying our lives. It very sad
    Once again much thanks for all.
    Best of luck in your personal as well in you carrear.
    The Kats family. Palo Alto CA.

  15. Gave me good advice

    Posted by a Business client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 1-3 years ago.
    • Michael handled my Business matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    I didn't hire him, but he generously spent time with me on the phone. I appreciated his advice and his time.

  16. Recommendation for a lawyer

    Posted by a Partnership client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • Michael handled my Partnership matter.
    • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.

    I contacted him regarding business legal issue about partnership asking for advice and any recommendation for a local lawyer in Chicago area. He responded to my email the next day and recommended a lawyer in Chicago area. Thanks.

    1. Michael Charles Doland

      Michael Doland

      Lawyer’s Comment:

      I guess answering a 10PM email at 8AM the next day giving the client everything they asked for is "average"!!!

      Posted about 1 year ago. Flag

  17. Very knowledgeable and thorough when addressing an issue at hand

    Posted by SimonSaran, a Business client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 1-3 years ago.
    • Michael handled my Business matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    I called Mr. Doland for some guidance. He had given me step by step accurate advice that helped me gain control of my situation. Very easy to talk to and will advise you to the best of his knowledge. I highly recommend Mr. Doland based on his constancy and accuracy on specific topics including buisness related matters.

  18. Great Experience

    Posted by Bobbi, a Divorce client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 1-3 years ago.
    • Michael handled my Divorce / Separation matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Michael was not only knowledgeable and reasonable, but kind and super quick to respond. It is my impression that it is not easy to find a lawyer that will work with you to keep costs down will getting the quickest results possible, and that is what Michael Doland did for me. I would not hesitate to call on him for any future matter, and highly recommend his services! (He realises he is in a service business, which is pretty remarkable in itself)

  19. Great - personable - efficient

    Posted by Ben, a International Law client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael 1-3 years ago.
    • Michael handled my International Law matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    Great lawyer. Knows so many languages... Helped me a lot with a French law case.

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    Posted by Jessica, a Contracts client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael more than 3 years ago.
    • Michael handled my Contracts / Agreements matter.
    • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.

    I have used Michael Doland for a commission contract dispute with my former employer and Michae was very impressive the whole process from filing to winning the case. I have to say I was the most impressed in court where he rebutted every claimed from the other sides and made them look ridiculous.
    Also I have referred Michael to several of my clients to set up LLC and operating agreement, draft and review contracts, advise on business acquisition.

  21. Highly recommended

    Posted by Randy, a Business client, Flag

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    • I recommend Michael Doland.
    • I hired Michael more than 3 years ago.
    • Michael handled my Business matter.
    • I have previously worked with more than 10 lawyers.

    I have worked with Michael at several different companies and on situations involving both corporate litigation and business/contract law. I have always found Michael to be very thorough in evaluating the issues he was engaged for and realistic in the options and solutions he has recommended.

    Several of the engagements we worked together on involved complex business transactions with multiple parties, and Michael was very adept at representing our interests and helping us negotiate end results that provided my companies with the results we wanted.

    I highly recommend Michael.