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Posted by Anthony | October 19, 2017
Donald couldn't help with my situation but was helpful
Although I needed a contingency lawyer for my situation and Donald wasn't in a position to help me with that he did answer my question and referred me to a referral service that may be able to help me out.
Posted by M. Craig | April 09, 2014 | Wrongful Termination
If you hire Don Holben you won't be sorry, the other side will!
When I went to see Donald Holben I was in trouble! An employer that I had worked for the last 18 years had put me under a supervisor that was prejudicial and ws out to fire me. No matter how many successes I had on the job this supervisor would find a reason to punish me both mentally and emotionally...
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Hang on to your wallet
OMG. I have NEVER been treated worse in my 71 year life. These ruthless people are not only inept but they pad the bill, BIG TIME! They were even charging me for using a online research company. For $325 an hour arent they supposed to know what they're doing? They charged me thousands to learn. They...
Thank you for your comments. As an initial matter, at the time you retained our firm, you fully reviewed and executed our retainer agreement, which called for the replenishment of funds as each invoice was received. At no time following the execution of our agreement did you fully comply with the terms of the agreement. Despite that fact, we continued to professionally represent you until your actions, not related to funding, forced our withdrawal. Further, the fees you paid to our firm to handle the resolution of your matter were more than reasonable and customary for the Palm Springs area. You were not charged for unnecessary travel and we went out of our way to ensure that the fees that you incurred for both travel time and in-court time were kept to a bare minimum. Additionally, the fees and costs incurred in connection with conducting legal research were necessary in order to ensure that all legal arguments were adequately briefed and presented to the court in order to posture your case in the light most favorable to you. The amount of time spent researching the issues relevant to the development of your case reflects our dedication to presenting the strongest arguments possible based upon the facts that you presented to us. However, as your case progressed, certain facts came to light which forced us to withdraw from our representation of you due to ethical considerations applicable to all lawyers practicing in the State of California. While we understand that you may be frustrated with the most recent developments in your case, we were simply left with no alternative. Rest assured that our firm prides itself on client satisfaction and obtaining the best results possible for each and every client we represent.
"Although relatively new as an Avvo volunteer attorney, it is immediately obvious that the answers of Mr. Holben are accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. I have looked at the "negative" Avvo "client reviews" and I find the responses of Mr. Holben to each complaint to be detailed, non-emotional, and in the highest standards of the legal profession"
"I endorse this lawyer. Donald Holben has many years of experience handling employment/labor law issues. He has a team of three competent lawyers who work for him. As a team they do a very good job of representing their clients. They also handle other kinds of civil and family law cases."
"Mr. Holben is highly experienced and been a respected lawyer in this community for many years. I endorse Mr. Holben and the team of lawyers at his firm."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2000 - Present
CEO/President/Practicing Attorney, Donald R. Holben Associates, APC
1998 - 2000
CEO/President/Practicing Attorney, Donald R. Holben & Associates
1992 - 1998
Managing Partner, Holben & Roper
2014 - Present
U.S. Association of Accredited BusinessMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaFee Arbitrator
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationFee Arbitrator
1989 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1983
JD
1979
BBA/BS
English
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