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Douglas Andrew Hatherley

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  • Irvine, CA
  • Licensed for 12 years
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Douglas A. Hatherley is a Partner with Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP and a Certified Family Law Specialist serving Southern California. Mr. Hatherley's practice is focused on the issues of family law litigation, including child custody and visitation, spousal support, child support, domestic violence, paternity, division of assets, and prenuptial agreements. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School.

 

Mr. Hatherley has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars list six years in a row, named one of the Top 40 Family Law Lawyers Under 40 in California by the American Society of Legal Advocates, and published in the Daily Journal, a leading legal newspaper.  He has also attained the coveted AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell. AV Preeminent® is Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for his legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards. 

 

Mr. Hatherley is also a graduate of the prestigious National Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute in Houston, Texas.  During this intensive eight day program, attendees develop skills training in all aspects of family law litigation, from opening statement to closing argument. Attendees receive hands-on training and experience in developing the theme of the case, opening statements, evidence, custody evaluations and psychological testing, business valuations, technology in the courtroom, direct and cross examination of parties and experts, and closing arguments.

 

Mr. Hatherley has practiced family law exclusively since being admitted to the bar and has worked at prominent family law firms in the Inland Empire, Orange County, and Los Angeles. During law school, Mr. Hatherley served as a judicial extern in the Family Law Division of the Los Angeles Superior Court for the Honorable Harvey A. Silberman. He was also Senior Production Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review.

 

Mr. Hatherley is a member of the State Bar of California, Riverside County Bar Association, and Orange County Bar Association.

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CAActive200911/06/2021
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Southern California Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2019
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2019
Certified Family Law SpecialistState Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization2019
Southern California Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2018
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2018
Southern California Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2017
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2016
Southern California Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2016
Southern California Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2015
Southern California Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2014
Superb Rated LawyerAvvo2014
Senior Production EditorLoyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law ReviewN/A
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Family Law AttorneyStegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP2015 - Present
Family Law AttorneyHolstrom, Block & Parke, APLC2014 - 2015
Family Law AttorneyDouglas A. Hatherley, Attorney at Law2013 - 2014
Family Law AttorneyDishon & Block2011 - 2013
Family Law AttorneyLaw Offices of Korol and Velen2010 - 2011
Family Law Attorney/Law ClerkLaw & Mediation Offices of Pauline Rosen2009 - 2010
Judicial ExternLos Angeles Superior Court2009 - 2009
Family Law ClerkLaw Offices of Diana P. Zitser, APC2008 - 2009
Law ClerkInner City Law Center2007 - 2007
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2011 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember2009 - Present
University of California Alumni AssociationMemberN/A
Riverside County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2014 - 2015
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2009 - 2011
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2009 - 2011
Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law ReviewSenior Production Editor2007 - 2009
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Los Angeles Daily JournalSupport Payments and that Big Year-End Bonus2013
Los Angeles Daily JournalUnrealized Expectations May Justify Spousal Support Modification2012
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
National Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (Houston, Texas)Graduate2018
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount UniversityJD - Juris Doctor2009
University of California - BerkeleyBA - Bachelor of Arts2001
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Estate Planning and Family Law IntersectionPremarital Agreements2013

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Intelligent, formidable, enthusiastic, and informative

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Lawyer Nydia Loya

Nydia Loya, Family Attorney on Jul 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Doug professionally for several years and have always been impressed with the quality of advocacy he provides to his clients. His clients are in good hands.

Lawyer Rozanna Michelle Velen

Rozanna Velen, Family Attorney on Jul 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Doug is an excellent lawyer, who is smart, dedicated, and creative. I highly recommend him.

Lawyer Mitchell Owen Hefter

Mitchell Hefter, Unknown Attorney on Apr 17, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Joan Elizabeth Loos

Joan Loos, Family Attorney on Jun 21, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Shelley Rich Manning

Shelley Manning, Family Attorney on May 31, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Diana Pamela Zitser

Diana Zitser, Family Attorney on Jun 14, 2016
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Douglas is an excellent family law attorney. I have the utmost respect for him and highly recommend him.

Lawyer Matthew Kurt Skarin

Matthew Skarin, Family Attorney on May 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Douglas is a knowledgeable attorney who is always representing his client's best interests. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Eleanor Ann Stegmeier

Eleanor Stegmeier, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 19, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Tullo Mumtaz

Tullo Mumtaz, Unknown Attorney on May 18, 2016
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Lawyer Saul Mark Gelbart

Saul Gelbart, Family Attorney on May 18, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Jason Myles Schwartz

Jason Schwartz, Family Attorney on May 18, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Robert Anthony Benavente

Robert Benavente, Family Attorney on May 18, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Matthew James Sundly

Matthew Sundly, Family Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
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Doug is respected attorney with a reputation for excellence in advocacy. He is highly skilled and well respected in the legal community. I strongly endorse Doug.

Lawyer Stephane Quinn

Stephane Quinn, Family Attorney on Jul 4, 2015
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Doug is a fantastic family law attorney and will provide excellent counsel in your case.

Lawyer George Anthony Munoz

George Munoz, Family Attorney on May 5, 2015
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Hiring an experienced family law attorney is the best way you get peace of mind when dealing with custody , visitation, spousal support, etc. Having a family law attorney's services helps ensure that nothing is left out of your case/claim or matter, which means that costly mistakes won't come back to bite you later. I endorse this lawyer . -Anthony Munoz, Esq.

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Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Mar 17, 2015
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Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer David Paley Schwarz

David Schwarz, Child custody Attorney on Dec 17, 2014
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I highly recommend this skilled lawyer

Lawyer Sharon Marie Anderson

Sharon Anderson, Unknown Attorney on Nov 24, 2014
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Lawyer Philip Israels

Philip Israels, Family Attorney on Oct 7, 2014
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I endorse attorney Douglas Hatherley. Respected by colleagues within the legal community. Dedicated to the success of his clients.

Lawyer Giacomo Jacques Behar

Giacomo Behar, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community.

Lawyer James Ross Parke

James Parke, Family Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Paul J Molinaro

Paul Molinaro, Family Attorney on Sep 12, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

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