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Biography
Don grew up in Los Angeles. He graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Political Science.
He went on to study law at the University of Southern California, graduating near the top of his class. While in law school, Donald was a member of the USC Law Review, received the American Jurisprudence Award for Copyright Law and Civil Litigation, and won First Place in ASCAP's Nathan Burkan Copyright Writing Competition.
Throughout his four-decade career in the law, Donald has developed an expertise in the fields of business law, estate planning/administration, and real estate. He has extensive litigation and transactional experience.
Gordon & Gordon - Over 40 years of Probate, Estate Planning, and other legal services.
Estate Planning involves a strategic review and planning of a client's assets and needs.
Probate is the process by which the estate of a decedent is administered and distributed by a Court.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
30%
Real Estate
20%
Business
10%
Family
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in California for 55 years
State: California
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Posted by AK | October 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney
He is not trustable as far his billing and sometimes he does not show for a whiat is going on, but you get charges.
He overcharged, offered no explanation, billed for phone calls, emails, and documents, and refused to provide evidence of his work. According to the State of California State Bar, he has to provide evidence of his work. I had to let him go due to his dishonesty. I am planning to take him to state-le...
Donald Scott Gordon's Lawyer Endorsements
"A wealth of knowledge, one of the most ethical people I know, and a pleasure to work with."
"I highly recommend Don for estate planning and real estate law. He has a great reputation in the legal community and is a wealth of knowledge."
Justin Gordon
Probate lawyer
Experience
Honors
1970
AMJUR Award, American Jurisprudence
1970
Nathan Burkan Copyright Writing Competition (USC), American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Gordon & Gordon
1987 - 2012
Owner, Law Office of Donald Scott Gordon
1974 - 1987
Partner, Allen & Gordon
1971 - 1974
Associate, Kahn Stern & Blaney
Associations
1971 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaPROBATE & ESTATE PLANNING SUB-SECTION
1971 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationPROBATE & ESTATE PLANNING/REAL ESTATE SUB-SECTIONS
1976 - 1998
Santa Monica Bar AssociationMember
Education
1970
University of Southern California Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
University of California - Los Angeles
AB - Applied Baccalaureate
Speaking Engagements
2017
Re/Max Grand Central
Real Estate in the Probate Process
1998
UCLA School of Law
Powers of Attorney
Publications
1970
Southern California Law Review
N/A
Languages
English