John Joseph Donahue

John Joseph Donahue

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 36 years

Probate Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills

12012 Wilshire Boulevard, #202, Los Angeles, CA

About John

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

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Location

Law Office of John Donahue

12012 Wilshire Boulevard, #202, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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Posted by Michael Jones | December 21, 2014 | Trusts

A lawyer who has your back

I worked with John on a family trusts case. It was an extremely stressful experience. I cannot even imagine not having John representing me in this matter. He handled the case with upmost diligence, care and concern. I truly felt he had my best interest at hand. When I was looking for a lawyer. On...e thing that stood out to me was the fact he had 20 years experience. I can honestly tell you, John really knows his stuff! If I ever had a question, he took the time and explained all the legal jargon and process to me. He always was two steps ahead during the case. So there were no "surprises". Only a lawyer with experience can do that. I was very pleased with the outcome of this case. I have referred John's services to friends of mine knowing they will get expert representation in their matters. John has your back!!!

Posted by Marlon | August 27, 2013 | Estate Planning

Excellent Attorney

John is genuine, patient and knowledgeable. My sister and I went to John for help with a living trust that had been done by another attorney 14 years earlier. John was extremely helpful in guiding us through and in resolving the problem for us. It is clear that he knows his field and expertise.... I appreciated his amiable persona and how he spelled out the various options available to us. Definitely recommend him.

Posted by erik | March 31, 2013 | Wills & Living Wills

Great experience.

My family hired John to do our estate planning last year, to do a trust, and wills for us after he was highly recommended by a friend of mine. We were very happy with the services he provided us. He was very knowledgeable, and guided us through the process, taking time to answer all our questions to ...make sure all our issues were taken care of. I have recommended him to others and will be using his services again.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of John Donahue

1989 - 2003

Associate, IR Rainer & Assoc Law Offices

1988 - 1989

Public Defender, South Bend Public Defenders Office

Associations

2012 - Present

American Bar Association, Trusts and Estates

Member

2010 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates

Member

1989 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1989

Notre Dame Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Whitman College

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2012

Trusts and Wills Seminar

Estate Planning for Families

Languages

English

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