Donna Kay Cloer

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Donna Kay Cloer

also known as Donna Kay Law Firm, Donna Kay

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 23 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor

21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 200, Torrance, CA

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About Donna

Biography

Hurt at work or play call Donna Kay. Call now for a free consultation.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 34%

34%
Employment and Labor 33%

33%
Personal Injury 33%

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

15%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash

Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Donna Kay Law Firm

21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 200, Torrance, CA, 90503

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Donna Kay Cloer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joshua | April 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

She'll fight for you!

I truly believe Donna Kay Law Firm had my best interests at heart from the very beginning. She came highly recommended by a family friend, and she more than lived up to those expectations. While I wasn’t always able to respond promptly due to my busy work schedule, Donna showed remarkable patience an...d understanding, giving me the time I needed to reply. Throughout the process, she guided me step-by-step, explaining what to anticipate with my claim against my former negligent employer. In the end, Donna went above and beyond—fighting tirelessly to secure a settlement that was three times the defendant’s initial offer. Donna’s determination never wavered. She didn’t back down, and she didn’t falter. Her expertise and strategic approach were evident every step of the way, and judging by my outcome, she seems to win every time. I never had to stress about the medical professionals’ final assessment of my injury, because Donna knew exactly how to navigate the situation to ensure I was compensated both fairly and justly.

Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney

My attorney

Donna is been our attorney for almost 4 years. I'm very proud and satisfied with her services , she's a very loyal honest, and always on top of things. Thank you Donna for everything.

Posted by Sharon | August 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Communicative, knowledgeable, kind

Donna was great from the start. I actually had originally chosen a different attorney who turned out to be very uncommunicative. In a process like this, it’s already overwhelming and emotions are high. Having someone be a reliable communicator was important to me. Donna was always on top of this and ...was open to talking via phone, text, and email. She worked with me over Christmas to get things done. She also worked tirelessly to push my former employer when they ignored messages, timelines, and issued my settlement late. Their communication throughout the process was almost non-existent, but Donna always followed up and made things happen. Donna was also very knowledgeable and good at explaining the law and this process. I personally wanted that level of detail and trust. Donna made me feel like I had an advocate and could really trust her expertise. Donna was also kind. Any situation where you need these services, it’s not fun. You question your competence and self-worth, and the process itself can feel scary. Donna went above and beyond to show kindness to me and understanding throughout this situation - while still being aggressive and smart (“a bulldog”) in the way you’d need your attorney to be.

Posted by Wael | May 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Injured on the job

It is my pleasure today to discuss with you my attorney Donna Kay. I cannot, and will not, discuss on an open forum private information with respect to my case and attorney client privilege. But what I can tell you is that my father was an attorney for 36 years and thus I have had the legal professio...n in my family for a long time. Donna is the kind of attorney my father was and would only have worked with. She is kind, generous, and smart. A true fighter and an extremely bright professional to have working for you as a Workers Compensation attorney. She will tear the other side apart to get you the treatment that you deserve. I’ve never met another more kind and bright attorney in my adult life as Donna Kay. Worker’s Compensation law is a very delicate and complicated field. Her 20 years experience doing it makes her the best of the best. No question. She will fix your problem, guaranteed….

Posted by Rudy | November 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer ever!

Donna is the best lawyer ever! She got me an awesome settlement and was always available whenever I had questions. I would recommend her legal expertise and professionalism to anyone seeking an attorney. Shes the best!

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Steven Alves

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Donna fights tirelessly for her clients and is an excellent advocate. I would confidently refer any prospective client to Ms. Cloer, knowing they will be in good hands."

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Elisabeth Wendorff

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Donna personally and professionally for 20 years. She is an outstanding attorney with a deep knowledge of the law and an even deeper commitment to her clients. She is an excellent litigator and will fight for every right and benefit her clients are entitled to."

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Golnar Sargeant

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of Workers' Compensation law. She cares deeply about her clients, and is highly respected by her fellow attorneys. I wholeheartedly endorse Donna Cloer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1998

Law Merit Scholarship, Southwestern School of Law

Work Experience

2000 - 2001

Certified Intern, City Attorney's Office, Torrance

Associations

2012 - Present

Legal Roundtables

Various

Sample of Legal Cases

State Court, Superior Court, Federal Court, and Administrative Law Boards

Success in multiple legal venues

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Education

2001

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Oakland University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Yearly roundtables

Workers' Compensation

Publications

2001

Vince Allen The Art of Deposing a Witness

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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