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Douglas Andrew Hatherley
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Douglas A. Hatherley is a Certified Family Law Specialist. 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, and division of assets. 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 practiced family law exclusively since being admitted to the bar and has worked at prominent family law firms in Orange County, the Inland Empire, 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 a highly respected family law judge. He was also Senior Production Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review.
Mr. Hatherley has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Super Lawyers Southern California and Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars lists, The Best Lawyers in America®, 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 member of the Executive Committee Board for the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section, and a co-editor of the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section newsletter.
He is a graduate of the National Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (NFLTI) in Houston, Texas—the premier trial skills program dedicated exclusively to family law. The intensive training covers all aspects of litigation, including custody evaluations, business valuations, cross-examination of expert witnesses, and courtroom technology.
Mr. Hatherley has practiced family law exclusively since being admitted to the bar and has worked at prominent family law firms in Orange County, the Inland Empire, 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 a highly respected family law judge. He was also Senior Production Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review.
Mr. Hatherley has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Super Lawyers Southern California and Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars lists, 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 member of the Executive Committee Board for the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section.
Mr. Hatherley is a graduate of the National Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (NFLTI) in Houston, Texas. NFLTI is the preeminent litigation skills course dedicated exclusively to family law. 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.
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
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Location
The Hatherley Firm, Inc.
65 Enterprise, Suite 400, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
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Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2018
Absolutely recommend
Douglas Hatherly is professional, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. He clearly and objectively explains information and possible outcomes, making sure needs are met even in a tight timeframe.
Posted by James | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Hardworking, diligent attorney
Doug Hatherly was assigned as the associate lawyer who dealt with most of the day to day issues of my case. Doug was outstanding for several reasons: he initially jumped on the case which had extremely short time frames and came up with defenses and strategies to counteract actics of opposing counsel...
Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highest Recommendation for Doug Hatherley
I am so glad that Doug was able to assist me with my case. He is truly an excellent attorney and extremely knowledgeable. He is also easy to talk to which makes a difference. On top of that, he went out of his way to ensure that costs were kept down which I appreciated. I offer only my highest re...
Posted by Mike | June 02, 2014 | Family
Intelligent, formidable, enthusiastic, and informative
I requested the services Hostrom, Sissuing, and Block in order that I may be reunited with my son. The firm was competent and efficient. They were able to formulate a game plan and exceeded my expectations at my first hearing. Doug Hatherley is my current attorney that was originally appointed to my ...
Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2014 | Family
Superior Family Law Attorney
I am very grateful to Mr. Hatherley for his assistance in resolving a very difficult family situation. He was extremely professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. He listened to all of my concerns and brought about a successful outcome to the proceedings. I highly recommend him and would not hesitat...
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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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Experience
Honors
2022
Southern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2019
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization
2018
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2015
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2014
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2014
Superb Rated Lawyer, Avvo
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Senior Production Editor, Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Certified Family Law Specialist, The Hatherley Firm, Inc.
2015 - 2023
Family Law Attorney, Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP
2014 - 2015
Family Law Attorney, Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC
2013 - 2014
Family Law Attorney, Douglas A. Hatherley, Attorney at Law
2011 - 2013
Family Law Attorney, Dishon & Block
2010 - 2011
Family Law Attorney, Law Offices of Korol and Velen
2009 - 2010
Family Law Attorney/Law Clerk, Law & Mediation Offices of Pauline Rosen
2009 - 2009
Judicial Extern, Los Angeles Superior Court
2008 - 2009
Family Law Clerk, Law Offices of Diana P. Zitser, APC
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, Inner City Law Center
Associations
2011 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
University of California Alumni Association
Member
2014 - 2015
Riverside County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2009 - 2011
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2009 - 2011
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - 2009
Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law ReviewSenior Production Editor
Education
2018
National Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (Houston, Texas)
Graduate
2009
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Estate Planning and Family Law Intersection
Premarital Agreements
Publications
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Support Payments and that Big Year-End Bonus
2012
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Unrealized Expectations May Justify Spousal Support Modification