Donald R. Holben

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Donald R. Holben

4.4
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 42 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Business, Administrative Law ... +2 more

5030 Camino de La Siesta, Ste 350, San Diego, CA

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About Donald

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 50%

Employment / Discrimination

50%
Business 20%

Small Business Litigation

20%
Administrative Law 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%
Real Estate 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2018 2017 2016
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014

Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Donald R Holben & Associates APC

5030 Camino de La Siesta, Ste 350, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Donald R Holben & Associates APC

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Donald R. Holben's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Noelle | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Excellent Result

I hired Donald R. Holben for an employment dispute. He showed superior knowledge, determination, a take charge approach and he knows how to win. The results were excellent. I would highly recommend this law firm.

Posted by Jerry | December 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Appreciation for this Law firm

I write this review with the highest of honor, praise and respect. I have used the attorney’s at Donald R. Holben and Associates, APC for my legal issues and I must say if anyone I know or even a stranger were to ask, I would refer them to this office. In my experience with this office I felt like ...I was the most important client the firm had. The greetings from wonderful ladies in the front office are warm and extremely caring from the time I walk in the office to the moment I leave. When it came to making certain that my issues held the same level of care that I needed I felt like more than a client I felt as though I was dealing with friends. Mr. Holben personally spent time sharing and keeping me informed on all progress and made certain that I understood what was before me and the best directions to take. The other associates who assisted with the case made me feel equally important and with confidence made me comfortable from the first to the last meeting. Mrs. Holben is quite simply a beautiful spirit who just has a very special knack for making me feel special, important and not the impersonal feeling that I have felt in the past with other attorneys or businesses. In this office there was that element that felt trustworthy and I was valued like in the year’s past where the personal service mattered, my best interests were definitely a priority. I feel confident that of all the choices of attorney’s in this city, Holben and associates will remain my attorney’s for years to come and will receive my highest referral for any and all future legal matters. Very respectfully, Rev. Jerry

Posted by Irma | April 10, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Review for Donald R. Holben

Mr. Holben was highly recommended so I hired him to represent me in a civil lawsuit. My case is still pending. Hopefully it will be resolved soon so that I can give Mr. Holben a full review.

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.... Eventually he convinced senior management to fire me. Knowing that you did nothing wrong and was still an asset to the company,that you worked for so long,meant nothing to them as they are a huge company and can do anything to youthat they want, or so they thought! I told Donald my story and backed it up with emails and other records and he assured me that it was not over yet. He had my employers lawyers on the run from start to finish. I worked very closely with Dan and one of his staff attorneys, Dan, and got a very substantial settlement without spending one day in court. The attorneys for the other side would like everyone to think that they caved in just to get rid of the lawsuit but we know that it was due to Don's expert use of employment law. He kicked their butts! If we had gone to court (Dan and Don left this decision up to me) they would have lost a lot more than money, I.e reputation, business , etc. Thanks Don Holben and staff for a job well done, not only for me but for the great co-workers I left behind. They all know now who to call if this employers discriminatory behavior surfaces again.

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2014 | Discrimination

Great team of Lawyers!

I have never been involved in a disability discrimination case before, and was fairly uncomfortable with the idea of suing. Mr. Holben and his associates were kind, caring, and made the process as emotionally pain free as possible. I would highly recommend them in the future, and plan to contact them... again myself if ever needed.

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Donald R. Holben's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Doland

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Paul Molinaro

Real estate lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael McGlinn

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ryan Mcglinn

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

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

Associations

2014 - Present

U.S. Association of Accredited Business

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Fee Arbitrator

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Fee Arbitrator

1989 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Education

1983

California Western School of Law

JD

1979

University of Arizona

BBA/BS

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Donald earned significant contribution points in 2018.

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