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Janet Elizabeth Dockstader
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Biography
Janet E. Dockstader is a partner with Dockstader Orliczky. She has more than a decade of experience litigating marital and domestic partnership dissolutions that include property issues, spousal support, child support, child custody and often times, domestic violence. In addition, Ms. Dockstader is experienced and trained in negotiating marital settlement agreements to avoid court intervention. With ample experience litigating Long Beach and Orange County family law matters, she is also routinely litigating matters in Los Angeles and Whittier.
As an experienced litigator, Ms. Dockstader knows the importance of being aggressive yet effective in the courtroom. She also understands that litigation is not for every client and understands the emotional toll a dissolution can have on a client. As such, practicing mediation and collaboration provides her clients with a choice as to how to proceed through possibly the toughest time in their life and allows them to take some control over the results. While proceeding through the case, Ms. Dockstader listens carefully to her client's objectives and needs and helps them make the best choices possible for their particular circumstance.
Ms. Dockstader is certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, as a certified family law specialist. Only 10% of California's family law attorneys have earned this additional education and title.
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Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Dockstader Orliczky
3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 300, Seal Beach, CA, 90740
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Abuse
Posted by Mike Simpfenderfer | July 27, 2012 | Child Abuse
When protecting an abused child, Janet is someone you need.
Janet demonstrated the ability to adapt, improvise and over come. She accepted my daughters sexual abuse and neglect case. We were required to obtain an attorney just for my daughter. My daugher was sexually abused by her step father and neglected/abandoned by her mother. What was suppose to be a rou...
Janet Elizabeth Dockstader's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have handled high-conflict child custody/visitation matters in which Ms. Dockstader was the opposing counsel, as well complex, high value financial matters. In each of those cases there were real risks that discovery and litigation could drag on for years - to the parties' extraordinary personal and financial detriment - and in one case, to the near certainty that a long case would destroy the relationship between their child and both parents. Ms. Dockstader was able to focus on finding sensible, long term solutions rather than taking a path that would have likely been very lucrative for her, but would not have been in either parties' best interest. Janet is professional, creative, and goal oriented - and is willing to fight for her clients when necessary and appropriate. A top-notch attorney at a firm with a well deserved reputation in the community,"
"I endorse this lawyer. You will not find a more professional and hard working attorney who will fight for you every step of the way."
"I have known Janet Dockstader as a Family Law Colleague, for approximately seven years. Janet is caring, has an excellent, personal connection with her clients, and is an excellent trial attorney, who consistently obtains good results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Janet is an aggressive and extremely competent family law attorney who works tirelessly for her clients. Janet's reputation as a certified family law specialist in our legal community is impeccable."
"Janet is one of the most dynamic attorneys in our firm. She works tirelessly to advance her clients' interests and is very pleasant and competent. These qualities make her very effective and have secured the loyalty of her wide client base over the years. I would strongly recommend her to any client."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
America's Most Influential Women, Sky Radio
2014
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Los Angeles Women Leaders in the Law, Los Angeles Times
2010
Los Angeles Women Leaders in the Law, Los Angeles Times
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Brandmeyer Gilligan & Dockstader, LLP
Associations
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
Long Beach Bar Association
Member
Long Beach Court
Family Law Mediator
Loyola Law School Alumni Association
Member
2007 - 2008
Long Beach Bar AssociationFormer Board of Directors
Education
2001
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Monterey Institute of International Studies
N/A
University of California - Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
California Family Law Practice for Paralegals Conference
Handling Ethical Issues in Family Law Practice
2013
National Business Institute Teleconference
Special Needs and Disability in Custody Cases
2013
Connecting Points for Loyola Law School Young Alumni
"Family Law" for Loyola Law School Young Alumni interested in the field
Languages
English
Activity
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