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Donna L. Draves
also known as Donna Draves
About Donna
Biography
Donna L. Draves has been practicing law in Florida for over 40 years and practices in the following areas: Business/Corporate Law, International Law, Contracts, Entertainment Law, and Litigation. She has successfully litigated thousands of cases over the course of her career. She is devoted to her clients and always strives to achieve the best possible results for them.
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Licensed in Florida for 48 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1977
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Location
Law Offices of Donna L. Draves
The Draves Law Firm, P. A., 120 E. Concord St., Orlando, FL, 32801
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Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
An excellent attorney!
Donna Draves is honorable, strong minded and good-hearted attorney with tons of experience who handled my case on a very personal level; as a client I felt that she was fighting for me as she would do for her own daughter. I was impressed by her and Peter Carr’s dedication and brilliant minds in solv...
Posted by Jacqueline | March 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | International Law
Highly experienced
For over 25 years, as an ATA Certified Translator, I have worked with Donna who is fluent in French and has studied International Law in Paris. Highly experienced and extremely thorough, Donna also teams up with a group of very talented professionals, and adds a human and compassionate touch to an of...
Posted by Robin | August 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Tenacious and Compassionate
When I first met Donna, she was very compassionate, as I had just lost my husband. My international inheritance case was very complex, as we were dealing with French laws, language and personalities. Donna worked diligently to overcome the obstacles we encountered, while always remaining positive and...
Donna L. Draves's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Attorney Draves since shortly after starting my practice in Central Florida. Aside from being extremely knowledgeable in her practice areas, she is always professional and an absolute pleasure to work alongside. I would have no reservations in referring a client of mine to Attorney Draves."
"In the almost 15 years I have known Donna Draves, she has consistently been the consummate professional. She always puts the interests of her clients first and is known as a determined advocate in the areas of business law, corporate law, entertainment law, commercial litigation, and international law. She is very respected in the legal community, which facilitates the efficient resolution of disputes. I highly recommend her."
"I highly recommend Donna L. Draves. I worked for her before and during law school. She is an amazing attorney who is very detailed oriented and a perfectionist. What sets her apart is how much she cares for her clients. I would not hesitate to send clients to her for Business, Corporate, International Law, Entertainment and Family law."
"I have known Donna for over 20 years and have had the oppertunity to represent mutual clients. Through that, I have gained an appreciation for Donna's excellence as a lawyer and I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am a Florida Bar Board Certified Immigration and Nationality Lawyer and have known Donna for about 30 years. I have referred various types of cases to her, including those involving complex business transactions, and family law cases with international law issues, and she has consistently handled them in an outstanding manner. Donna is extremely thorough, detailed-oriented, and competent. She always analyzes the larger picture and ensures that all issues relevant to a matter are addressed, including practical business considerations. She knows how to assemble a team of appropriate specialists to work on a matter including attorneys in niche disciplines, cpas and others. Donna is exceptionally dedicated and client-oriented. She keeps current with changes in the law by regularly attending continuing legal education conferences, including those given by the International Bar Association. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse Donna Draves. I have observed first hand how Donna's vast knowledge of the law and wealth of experience enable her to provide first class legal representation to her clients. Donna is thorough and meticulous in her preparation and in the way she communicates with her clients. Donna efficiently identifies and analyzes the legal issues for the client but also considers the business aspects and the client's specific circumstances in order to provide the client with exceptional legal representation. Donna is also well respected in the legal community. I refer clients to Donna because I know Donna will do an excellent job for them!"
"I endorse this lawyer’s work and standing in the legal community. I have known Attorney Donna Draves for over 25 years. She is a superior lawyer in every sense and considered by her legal peers as one of the best entertainment and family law attorneys throughout Central Florida."
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Experience
Honors
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Lawyers in Orlando, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine
2011
Gold Heart Award, Variety - The Children's Charity of Florida, Inc.
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Book Award - Evidence, University of Florida College of Law
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner, The Draves Law Firm, P. A.
Associations
2016 - Present
Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
The Smithsonian InstitutionNational Associate Member
1996 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
1991 - Present
The Florida Bar, Entertainment Law SectionMember
1990 - Present
Variety - The Children's Charity of Florida, Inc.Founding President/Board of Directors
1990 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1984 - Present
The Florida Bar, International Law SectionMember
1977 - Present
The Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
1977 - Present
The Florida Bar, Business Law SectionMember
1977 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Central Florida Bar Association of Women Lawyers
Member
The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
Member
International Bar Association
Member
Union Internationale des Avocats
Member
British American Chamber of Commerce
Member
French-American Chamber of Commerce
Member
Alliance Francaise
Member
2002 - 2004
Orange County Bar Association, International Law SectionChair
1992 - 2005
Orange County Bar Association, International Law SectionMember
1990 - 1992
Variety - The Children's Charity of Florida, Inc.President
Education
1976
University of Florida College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
University of Wisconsin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
French