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Christopher James Donovan
also known as Christopher J. Donovan, Esq.
About Christopher
Biography
Partner of Doss Law, PC serving as a Real Estate Finance Attorney providing business/transactional legal services focused on: Real Estate, Mortgage Lending and Securities while working with a wide variety of institutional, professional and individual clients.
Driven, meticulous and reliable attorney with legal experience in Hard Money Lender Representation, Mortgage Fund Formation, Loan Documentation, Lender Licensing/Compliance and DRE/DFPI Defense.
Doss Law is the most trusted advocate of the mortgage industry since 1983.
Our areas of practice include:
• Real Estate Transactions.
• Mortgage Lending (Private Money, Commercial, Business Purpose and Conventional Lending).
• Securities (Mortgage and Real Estate Offerings).
• Corporate Governance.
Our services include:
• Hard Money Lender Representation (Compliance, Reporting and Licensing).
• Mortgage Fund Formation and Compliance (The Largest Mortgage Pool Creator in California).
• Loan Documentation (Documentation of Simple to Complex Business Loans).
• Department of Real Estate and Department of Business Oversight Defense.
• Consumer Credit (Dodd-Frank).
If you are a commercial real estate lender, business purpose (non-consumer) mortgage lender, hard money lender, private money lender, broker for any of those types of loans, or you are interested in becoming one, feel free to contact me for any legal assistance you may need. We look forward to working with you for many years to achieve your goals.
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Licensed in California for 8 years
State: California
Acquired: 2017
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Location
Doss Law, PC
300 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 400, Irvine, CA, 92618
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Posted by Annalisa | September 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Excellent Service
Chris is an excellent attorney and I couldn’t be more pleased with his service and representation. He went above and beyond to provide me with the knowledge and resources I needed in my business formation. I would highly recommend him to friends and family looking for a trustworthy lawyer.
Posted by Koko | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
5 Star Private Money Attorney
Christopher J. Donovan, Esq. was General Counsel for our real estate renovation company. Christopher drafted, reviewed, negotiated and resolved disputes over contracts, loan docs and offerings relating to transactions in: real estate, mortgage lending, and securities. He accomplished legal matters,...
Posted by Art | December 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Investor
Chris was outstanding - communicative, diligent, and worked “off hours” to successfully meet a stressful deadline in a recent transaction.
Posted by Gina | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
General Counsel Who Is Highly Skilled in Mortgage Finance Law
Mr. Donovan was General Counsel for our real estate brokerage. He produced our contracts for real estate transactions, business/commercial loan docs, and securities offerings/filings. He provided legal counsel for our closings while working with escrow/title. He is highly skilled in mortgage finan...
Posted by Sarah | November 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Great Attorney - Wonderful Experience - Highly Recommend
Christopher Donovan was professional and easy to work with while forming our mortgage pool and drafting our business loan docs. We will definitely come back to him and Doss Law in the future for all of our real estate finance needs.
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"Chris Donovan is one of the most honest and forthright individuals you'll find. Chris and I share many of the same clients and I only hear great reviews regarding both his aptitude and integrity. Having known Chris my whole life, I gladly endorse him as an attorney generally and in his practice areas of mortgage and real estate transactions."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Society of Scholars, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
2014
CALI Excellence For The Future Award, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2014
The Jefferson Medal, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2014
Witkin Award For Academic Excellence, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2014
Honor Roll, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2012
Distinguished Honor Roll, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2012
CALI Excellence For The Future Award, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2012
The Jefferson Medal, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2012
Witkin Award For Academic Excellence, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2011
Honor Roll, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2011
CALI Excellence For The Future Award, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2011
The Jefferson Medal, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2011
Witkin Award For Academic Excellence, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2005
Magna Cum Laude, San Diego State University
2005
National College Dean's List, San Diego State University
2005
Dean's Honor Roll, San Diego State University
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Doss Law, PC
2017 - 2018
General Counsel, PriceLift
2017 - 2018
General Counsel, The Gina Michelle Project
2017 - 2019
Attorney, Chris Donovan Law
Associations
2017 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2017 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
California Mortgage AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
California Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Mortgage Pool Formation
The mortgage pool is operating and our clients are happy.
Draft Loan Docs
The loan closed and clients were happy.
Education
2015
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
San Diego State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
LeverageCon 5
Construction Finance Professional’s Forum
2025
California Mortgage Association
Key Topics In Construction Lending (Post Natural Disaster)
2025
American Lending Conference
The Lenders' Blueprint - National Market Expansion
2025
Alliance Portfolio Alternative Investment Summit
2025 Legislative Updates Affecting California Private Money Investors
2024
National Private Lenders Conference
How To Build A Dynamic Network of Vendors You Trust
2024
AAPL Annual Conference
It's a Broker's World
2023
National Private Lenders Conference - Atlantic City, JN
Artificial Intelligence and the Private Funds Industry
2023
AAPL Annual Conference
Underwriting Approaches for Today’s Market
2022
CMA Webinar Plus! May 2022
New Appraisal Disclosure Notice
Publications
2023
Doss Guides
Ten Most Common DRE Violations
2023
2022
Doss Alert
NMLS Transition Update
2022
Definitive Guides
Doss Law’s Definitive Guide to Usury In California
2022
2022
2021
2020
2020
Doss Guides
SEC Expands Accredited Investor Definition
2019
2019
Doss Guides
Finder's Fees For Raising Capital
2018
California Mortgage Association
Often Overlooked Consumer Loans for Private Money
Languages
Spanish