Stephen Nathan Doan
- Mission Viejo, CA
- Licensed for 16 years
- Free consultation
About Stephen
The Doan lawyers are among the most experienced debt resolution attorneys in California.
Orange County attorney Stephen N. Doan received a bachelor's degree in business administration from University of San Diego and a minor in computer science.
He then went on to California Western School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate degree in the top 10% of his class.
He has successfully represented thousands of clients in bankruptcy proceedings in the central and southern district Bankruptcy Courts of California.
Stephen is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of California and the Federal District of California, in the southern, central, and eastern divisions. He has successfully litigated hundreds of claims against major credit card companies that willfully violate the bankruptcy code as well as other state and federal laws designed to protect consumers.
He is also an active real estate broker in the state of California and a member of the Orange County Association of Realtors. He has successfully negotiated short sales on behalf of clients in an effort to mitigate loss.
His past and present professional affiliations include:
- American Bar Institute
- Orange County Bar Association
- Riverside County Bar Association
- National Assocation of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
- Association of Trial Lawyers in America
- National Bankruptcy Institute
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Orange County Association of Realtors
- Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Bootcamp
Above all of his academic and professional successes he is first a devoted husband and father to his wife and four children.
Practice areas
- Bankruptcy and debt: 25%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, RFDCPA, Litigation, Loan Modification, Short Sale, Loss Mitigation
17 years
- Personal injury: 25%
All injury claims
17 years
- Debt settlement: 25%
Debt negotiation, debt structuring, loss mitigation, loan modification, short sale
17 years
- Real estate: 25%
Real estate litigation, debt restructure, loan modification, refinance, new loans
17 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Korean
Photos and videos
Contact
Doan Law and Real Estate
27201 Puerta Real
Suite 300
Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2002 | 11/04/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer of Distinction | The American Lawyer | 2019 |
| Top Lawyers in California | The Legal Network | 2019 |
| Five Star Professional | Orange Coast Magazine | 2019 |
| Lawyers of Distinction Roster | Lawyers of Distinction | 2019 |
| Lawyers of Distinction Roster | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
| Top Lawyers in California | The Legal Network | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Top Lawyers in California | The Legal Network | 2016 |
| Five Star Professional | Orange Coast Magazine | 2015 |
| Graduate/Survivor | Max Gardner Boot Camp | 2014 |
| Top Lawyers in So Cal | ALM | 2014 |
| Affiliate of the Year | Diamond Realty | 2014 |
| A Ratng | BBB | 2014 |
| Award of Excellence | QRS | 2014 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | OC Time | 2014 |
| Top 100 Firms | DECAF | 2014 |
| Top 100 Firms | DECAF | 2013 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | OC Time | 2013 |
| Award of Excellence | Quantus | 2013 |
| A Rating | BBB | 2013 |
| Affiliate of the Year | Diamond Realty | 2013 |
| Top Lawyers in CA | ALM | 2013 |
| Certificate of Completion | CDPE | 2012 |
| Preferred | Trustlik | 2012 |
| A Rating | BBB | 2012 |
| Affiliate of the Year | Diamond Realty | 2011 |
| Award for Exceptional Service | Quantus | 2011 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | OC Time | 2011 |
| A Rating | BBB | 2011 |
| Preferred | Trustlink | 2011 |
| Top 100 Bankruptcy Firms | DECAF | 2010 |
| Top 100 Lawyers | OC Time | 2010 |
| Award of Completion | Max Gardner Bankruptcy Boot Camp | 2007 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Attorney | Doan Legal Center | 2002 - Present |
| Senior Partner | Doan Law Firm, LLP | 2002 - 2012 |
| Law Clerk | Mark Miller, Esq | 2000 - 2001 |
| Law Clerk | Dornay Law Firm | 1994 - 1999 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA BRE | MLO Endorsement | 2015 - Present |
| BPOR | BPO Provider | 2012 - Present |
| Fresno Association of Realtors | Broker/Realtor | 2012 - Present |
| CDPE | Certified Distressed Property Expert | 2012 - Present |
| HAUS | Certified HAFA Specialist | 2012 - Present |
| Max Gardners Bankruptcy Boot Camp | Graduate | 2007 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 2006 - Present |
| National Bankruptcy Institute | Member | 2006 - Present |
| Orange County Association of Realtors | Broker/Realtor | 2006 - Present |
| National Association of Realtors | Broker/Realtor | 2006 - Present |
| Riverside County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2004 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
| American Bankruptcy Institute | Member | 2002 - Present |
| California Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Inv | The Art of Negotiating | 2014 |
| Money 411 | The Strategic Default | 2013 |
| South County Magazine | Bankruptcy...A Patriotic Solution | 2011 |
| South County Magazine | The best form of Loan Modification may not be a Loan Modification at all! | 2011 |
| Youtube | Bankruptcy Mythbusters I | 2010 |
| Youtube | Bankruptcy Mythbusters II | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Magazine | Boys to Men - The Doan Law Firm keeps it all in the family | 2010 |
| The Orange County Register | Bankruptcy is this family's business | 2010 |
| USA Today | More Members of the middle class file for Bankruptcy | 2009 |
| PRLOG | Family-run law firm offering free bankruptcy advise and legal services | 2009 |
| Bloomberg | Banks Lose to Deadbeat Homeowners as Loans Sold in Bonds Vanish | 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| California Western School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
| University of San Diego | BBA | 1998 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CB Conference | Real Estate Negotiations | 2014 |
| CB Conference | Real Estate Negotiations | 2013 |
| CB Conference | Real Estate Negotiations | 2012 |
| Bankruptcy 7 & 13: Completing Petition, Plan and Lien Stripping | Bankruptcy (Chp. 7 & 13) | 2011 |
| Bankruptcy 7 & 13: Completing Petition | Bankruptcy (Ch 7 & 13) | 2011 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 1016 Motion for Administration | Continued administration of Chapter 13 case |
| Opinon re Tax Refunds in Chapter 13 Plans | Tax refunds received post-petition but accrued prepetition are property, not income, and are not subject to turnover to the Chapter 13 Trustee |
| Settlor Appearance on Behalf of Deceased | Granted |
| Motion to Deny $38K SSA Claim | Claim withdrawn (large client savings) |
Experience Counts
Posted by Mark
Mon Mar 08 2010
Outstanding Attorney
Posted by anonymous
Wed Sep 15 2010
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