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Licensed in Arizona for 30 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1995
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020
Location
Law Offices of David J. Don, PLLC
301 East Bethany Home Road, Suite B-100, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
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David J Don's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Not Impressed - Civil Rights Case Consultation
My family (father is a hundred percent disabled combat veteran and mother has serious heart problems) and I have been victimized by the state of Arizona and were trying to sue the individual responsible for taking our lives away. First, he indicated he was only taking certain cases if interested. The...
Posted by Rachel | May 12, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Please if you Hire him he respectful tjat he has many people who need him:)
I would recomend him for advice amd representation. He has a calm and careful no nonsense attitude. His respect for others and the law is sure to illicit favor from a judge and others. Possibly the defendants as well.
Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Insulting, Demaning
I went for a consultation on an extremely serious police violence case. He was insulting and said it all started over a minor incident and a jury would think it's laughable. It's not what it started over it's what the police did. 80% of police calls are civilian initiated over any number of things. H...
Posted by Jonathan | August 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you David for being very helpful and respectful I highly recommend you to handle any future civil rights case on my behalf
Very nice very respectful and very helpful. He's helped my family with a few cases and won every single time. I highly recommend David J Don as a civil rights lawyer!
Posted by Susan | August 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly knowledgeable and Effective
David was empathetic to our case, highly knowledgeable, quick to act and successful in result. We would definitely recommend him and use him again in any civil or ADA case. Susan
David J Don's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mr. Don for over 35 years. One characteristic he has is that he never gives up. David is passionate about his cases and causes, and I I endorse this lawyer."
"David is a strong advocate who really fights for the rights of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"David is a passionate civil rights lawyer who is relentless in pursuing what his client is entitled. I enthusiastically endorse David."
"I most highly endorse attorney David Don. I have worked with Mr. Don on several legal projects over several years and found him to be an exceptionally highly skilled attorney and deeply commited to justice and to the welfare of his clients. I give attorney David Don my strongest endorsement and highest commendation for the exceptional skills and commitment he brings to the practice of law."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is a very talented, hard-working lawyer who is dedicated to advancing the interests of justice in our community and obtaining the best possible results for his clients."
"David Don is an enthusiastic, hard working and talented lawyer whose trial work is exemplary. He is an honor to the legal system. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known David for many years. He is an excellent lawyer handling personal injury, civil rights, ADA cases and the like."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.
Suspension issued in AZ, 2020
updated on 05/14/2020Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Admonition and Probation issued in AZ, 2017
updated on 09/07/2017An admonishment means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2017
Recipient, Top 10 Largest Civil Verdicts in Arizona for 2016, State Bar of Arizona
2015
Recipient, Top 10 Largest Civil Verdicts in Arizona for 2014, State Bar of Arizona
Associations
2017 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
State Bar of Arizona
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2006 - 2007
Phoenix Chapter Board, Arizona Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
2006 - 2007
Phoenix Learn at Lunch Series, Arizona Trial Lawyers AssociationChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Maudsley v. Meta, 227 Ariz. 430, 258 P.3d 248, (Ariz. App. 2011)
Ruled in favor of client, reversing trial court decision.
Education
1995
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Pre-Trial Advocacy
On Preparing Witnesses to Be Deposed
2016
Lunch and Learn 2016
Seven Life Hacks to Win Your Case against the Governement
2016
Annual Ethics Seminar 2016
Ethical Issues WE've Faced at Trial and How You Can Learn From Them
2013
Police Liability
Correctional Medical Care Cases
2013
Police Liability
Overview of 42 USC Section 1983 Claims- Individual Liaiblity
2012
Phoenix CLE Luncheon Program
Civil Rights for the Sole Practitioner- Police Misconduct, Prisoner Rights and Disability Law
2011
Police Liability in Arizona
Correctional Medical Care Cases
2011
Police Liability in Arizona
Overview of Section 1983 Claims - Individual Liability
2011
Arizona State Bar Annual Convention
Americans with Disability Act, Title III Claims
2011
Anatomy & Physiology 101 for Attorneys
Mental Health Injuries
2010
Handling Police Liability
Filing a Civil Action for Plaintiffs
2010
Handling Police Liability
Common Police Liability Issues
2010
Changing the Game
Storytelling at Trial
2008
Police Liability
Section 1983 Overview
2008
Not Above the Law- Governmental Bodies as Defendants
Ethical Implications in Preparing Notice of Claims and Offers of Judgment
2008
Not Above the Law- Governmental Bodies as Defendants
Civil "Wrong" Cases- Section 1983 Claims
2007
Advanced Auto Litigation Seminar
Effective Jury Selection and Evidence Presentation at Trial
2006
Winning the Motor Vehicle Accident Case
So-Called Tort Reform in Arizona - What You Need to Know
2006
Preparing and Trying a Soft Tissue Injury Case
Standing on Ethical Ground
2006
Preparing and Trying a Soft Tissue Injury Case
Settling the Soft Tissue Injury Case
Languages
English
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Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can my daughter sue the school bus that hit her car if she has no car insurance?
20 Mar 2018
Q&A
How long does a city or entity have to respond to a notice of claim as a preliminary step to civil law suit for injury
25 Jan 2017
Q&A
What is "Cross motion for summary judgement"?
30 Oct 2014