Donna R. Dishbak, Esq. graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Rhetoric and a Minor from Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. Ms. Dishbak earned her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School where she also trained in conflict resolution.
In 2008, Ms. Dishbak was admitted to the California State Bar and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. In 2013, she was admitted to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2014, Ms. Dishbak became certified as a legal specialist in bankruptcy by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She was also selected to be a 2015 Super Lawyers Rising Star. Ms. Dishbak has extensive experience in Chapter 7, 13 and 11 bankruptcies and has successfully represented her clients in highly contested bankruptcy matters through the appellate level. She defends and prosecutes adversary proceedings, including nondischargeability, preference actions and fraudulent transfer claims by trustees, representing both debtors and creditors. Ms. Dishbak also engages civil litigation pertaining to various real estate matters, including title disputes, mortgage related litigation and eviction proceedings.
Since 2003, Ms. Dishbak has been a regular volunteer with Chrysalis, a non-profit job resource center for the homeless. She is fluent in Hebrew and conversant in Spanish.
EDUCATION:
J.D. Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
B.A. Rhetoric, University of California at Berkeley
Minor Business Administration, Haas School of Business at Berkeley
BAR ADMISSIONS:
2008 California State Bar
2008 Central District of California
2013 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
2014 Certified Bankruptcy Specialist, California Bar Association, Board of Legal Specialization
AWARDS:
2015 Super Lawyers Rising Star
MEMBERSHIP:
CDCBAA - Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association
Ad Hoc Committee for Revision of Local Bankruptcy Rule re: Limited Scope Representation in Chapter 7 Bankruptcies
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18375 Ventura Blvd. #142, Tarzana, CA, 91356
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"Donna is a bankruptcy expert. Her knowledge of the law is profound and any client represented by her is in good hands. She has a stellar reputation in the community and I always look forward to work with her."
"Donna is the ultimate authority on bankruptcy matters. Donna has helped me on numerous bankruptcy matters and I am constantly impressed by her skills in the courtroom and in drafting pleadings. She is the consummate professional and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a zealous advocate."
"Ms. Dishbak is extremely knowledgeable in the field of bankruptcy law and has served as a valuable resource to my clients and I. She is hardworking, honest, professional, and personable. I am very pleased to recommend her services."
"Donna is my go to attorney when clients are in need of a bankruptcy attorney. She is professional, personable and a strong advocate for her clients. I am grateful to have a bankruptcy attorney in my network that I know my clients will have a good experience with."
"Donna is an experienced and capable bankruptcy attorney. She caters to each client individually and is always up for a challenge. She is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. I endorse this attorney."
"Donna is kind, intelligent, communicative and most importantly, achieves great results. I unequivocally endorse Donna Dishbak."
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2019
Certified Specialist - Bankruptcy Law, State Bar of California
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015 - Present
Owner, Dishbak Law Firm
2014 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaCertified Specialist - Bankruptcy Law
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Hebrew
Spanish
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