Donna Bader

Donna Bader

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Appeals Lawyer at Laguna Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Appeals

668 North Coast Highway, Suite 1355, Laguna Beach, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Donna

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Appeals 100%

For over 34 years, my practice has been devoted to handling civil appeals and writs. I have been certified by the California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization, as a specialist in appellate law since 1999. My areas of interest are medical and legal malpractice, personal injury, real estate, probate, and business appeals.

46 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 1 year

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Donna Bader

668 North Coast Highway, Suite 1355, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

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Donna Bader's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Marisa | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Marisa Brummond

Donna Bader was my appellate attorney and I wanted to say that she has always gone above and beyond the call of duty with respect to my case. She was an advocate for me even for parts of the case that had nothing to do with the appeal. She knows appellate law as her experience will prove and her ethi...cs and interest are first rate. I trust her implicitly and was honored to be represented by her.

Posted by Appeals client | June 12, 2015 | Appeals

Trustworthy and professional appellate attorney

Ms. Donna Bader kindly agreed to represent me on an appeal filed against me.  She thoroughly studied numerous volumes of transcripts in the underlying case.  She prepared the briefs in a highly professional manner. As she worked on the appeal, Ms. Bader explained to me all of the important points an...d promptly answered all my numerous questions. All forms and briefs were filed in timely manner. Ms. Bader won the appeal despite the fact the appellant was an experienced lawyer and the owner of a law firm that has law offices all over California with experienced attorneys at his disposal. During the six years my case was pending, I met quite a few attorneys (actually, more than twelve).  Unfortunately, most of them did not deserve any positive comments words and they seemed as if they were trying to take advantage of clients in a vulnerable situation.  Ms. Bader and another attorney, Jeffrey Lewis, were the outstanding exceptions to this trend. I consider Ms. Bader's work, professionalism, and attitude as a rare demonstration of what an attorney and a human being should be.  I am highly satisfied with her services; they exceeded all of my expectations. She worked closely with me and patiently explained to me all my options so I could choose the best course of action. Her briefs were persuasive and she gave a strong presentation at oral argument. I wish Ms. Bader success in all of her future cases. I am sure that her clients will be in good, reliable, and clean hands. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs trustworthy and professional appellate attorney.

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Donna Bader's Lawyer Endorsements

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Linda Lannelli

Appeals lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna is one of the Best. If you need assistance with an Appeal, Donna is your go to girl!"

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Christopher Aitken

Unknown lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna Bader is a great advocate for her client. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashley Brown

Appeals lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Bader is intelligent, professional and highly respected in the legal community. She definitely is the "go to" attorney for appellate matters."

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Kashif Haque

Appeals lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Jon Jackson

Business lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Donna is an excellent appellate attorney used by many of California's top lawyers who need assistance with their California appeals. I recommend Donna without any hesitation whatsoever."

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Christopher Aitken

Personal injury lawyer

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Jon Jackson

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2009

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2008

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2007

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2005

CAOC Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California

2003

Distinguished Service Award, Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles

1999

Certified Specialist Appellate Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Attorney, Self-employed

Associations

2005 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2000 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1978 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Grassilli v. Barr (2006) 142 Cal.App.4th 1260

Affirmed in part; reversed in part

Presta v. Tepper

Affirmed judgment

Nguyen-Lam v. Cao

Affirmed.

Bernard v. Foley

Court of Appeal judgment affirmed.

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Education

1977

Western State Univ

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Golden West Coll

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

OCTLA Hot Topics

Court of Appeal

2009

Last Dash

Anti-SLAPP Motions

2008

Summary Judgment and Other Motions to Terminate

Summary judgment and other motions

2006

Civil Writs

Civil Writs

2006

California Regional Trial Lawyers Association

Law & Motion

2006

Appellate Section

Appellate Ethics

2005

Last Dash

Basic Appellate Procedure

2005

HBA 20th Annual Mexico Seminar

Appellate Procedure

2005

CAOC Annual Ski Seminar

Appellate Procedure

2004

Last Dash

Writ Petitions

2004

College of Appellate Advocacy

Presenting Your Case: Briefing and Oral Argument

2004

Bridgeport Continuing Education

17200 Litigation in California

2003

Tort Litigation Practice & Procedure

Tort Litigation

2003

OCBA Tahiti Trip

Appellate Procedure

2003

CAALA 21st Las Vegas Convention

Opposing Motions for Summary Judgment

2002

Writ Petitions

Writ Petitions

2002

OCTLA Dinner

10 Things You Should Know Before Filing a Writ Petition

2002

Celtic Bar Association - Ireland

Writ Petitions

2001

16th Annual Mexico Seminar in Cancun

Appellate Procedure

2000

OCBA Trip to Aruba

Do's and Don'ts of Appellate Procedure

Publications

2009

Advocate Understanding Standards of Review

2008

Advocate Sharpening Your Oral Argument Skills

2007

Plaintiff Magazine (California) Opposing Motions for Summary Judgment

2005

Forum Oops! I Forgot to Object!

2003

The Warrior Story Telling in Briefwriting

Languages

English

Activity

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