David A. Mcdonnell

David A. Mcdonnell

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 42 years

General practice Lawyer at Lake Forest, CA
Practice Areas: General Practice, Real Estate, Business

23600 El Toro Rd Ste D #161, Lake Forest, CA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Civil litigation, CEO for several businesses, Consultation

41 years

25%
Real Estate 25%

Fraud, Sales transactions, Unlawful Detainers, Title issues, Licensed Real Estate Broker 30+ years.

41 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-35%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David A. Mcdonnell

23600 El Toro Rd Ste D #161, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

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David A. Mcdonnell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Cynthia | September 23, 2011

Takes the time for you!

Although Mr. McDonnell was unable to assist me in my legal needs, he went out of his way to find someone that could. Few lawyers take the time to respond when you contact them through Avvo. Not only did Mr. McDonnell contact me immediately, he took the time to find out about my case as well as refer ...me to someone who practiced in the scope of what I needed. After the time he dedicated to me, I would recommend him to anyone!

Posted by Edward Bitmayl | September 9, 2010

David a Mcdonnell The Great

I have used David’s services for over 20 years in business and real estate matters. He has given me guidance in running my business, preventing lawsuits and when sued he has been very successful on my behalf. Thank you David

Posted by Jennifer | September 7, 2010

Personable and Professional

David McDonnell is the consumate professional. He handled a case for my family to protect us from landlord discrimination and breech of contract. I was impressed by his command of the courtroom, ease of communication with other attorneys, and thorough approach to tackling our case. My family very muc...h appreciates his work and expertise.

Posted by Steve | September 1, 2010

Excellent Attorney

Mr. McDonnell assisted me in the negotiations for a very complex business contract where a foreign firm purchased 20% of my start-up company. Without his assistance I have no idea what could have happened, but his attention to detail enabled us to make numerous corrections to my benefit and ultimatel...y resulted in a successful buy-in. I could not be happier.

Posted by Dale | September 1, 2010

Knowledge, experience, with professionalism

I have used the services of Dave McDonnell on numerous occasions over the past 25 years in connection with my real estate business. He has the knowledge, expertise, and abiity to negotiate very complex real estate related issues with the utmost professionalism. He has helped me sort out successfull...y complicated title issues for my clients, helped clients save their homes or navigate through foreclosure, aided me successfully in commission disputes and in particularly difficult transactions. He has always been open and upfront about all the issues involved for any of my cases with him and he has always kept me currently informed about my cases with him, and he has always been proactive toward reaching satisfactory conclusions in as timely a manner as possible.

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David A. Mcdonnell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Holzer

Real estate lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work. In addition to being an excellent lawyer, Mr. McDonnell is a real estate broker, and he adds a "real-world" perspective to his practice that makes his advice invaluable. In the 30 years that I have been a lawyer, I have yet to find anyone who can hold a candle to Dave's professionalism."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1983

American Jurisprudence (3), Western State University of Law

1983

Editor's Award, Western State University Law Review

1983

Law Review, Western State University of Law

Work Experience

1999 - 2002

President, Farmers Market @ Atrium Court

Associations

1988 - Present

California Association of Realtors

Referral Panel Attorney

1985 - 1987

Orange County Bar Association

Section Chairman - Real Estate

Sample of Legal Cases

Landlord retaliates against family with autistic children

Dismissal of lawsuit against clients

Business sued for discrimination by ex-employee

Settled for minor amount in exchange for dismissal saving client thousands in legal fees.

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Education

1983

Western State Univ

Juris Doctorate

1978

California St Univ Long Beach

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

1985

Real Estate Organizations

Real Estate Law

Publications

1983

Western State University Law Review Human Debris: The Injured Worker in America

Languages

English

Activity

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