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Stephen Nathan Doan

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  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • Licensed for 18 years
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About Stephen

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.

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Practice areas

Real estateDebt settlementPersonal injuryBankruptcy and debt
  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 25%

    Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, RFDCPA, Litigation, Loan Modification, Short Sale, Loss Mitigation

    19 years

  2. Personal injury: 25%

    All injury claims

    19 years

  3. Debt settlement: 25%

    Debt negotiation, debt structuring, loss mitigation, loan modification, short sale

    19 years

  4. Real estate: 25%

    Real estate litigation, debt restructure, loan modification, refinance, new loans

    19 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish, Korean

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Contact

Doan Law and Real Estate

27201 Puerta Real
Suite 300
Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive200202/03/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers376
    Legal guides16
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Lawyers of Distinction 2020The National Law Journal2020
    Top-Rated Lawyer 2020The American Registry2020
    Lawyer of DistinctionThe American Lawyer2019
    Top Lawyers in CaliforniaThe Legal Network2019
    Five Star ProfessionalOrange Coast Magazine2019
    Lawyers of Distinction RosterLawyers of Distinction2019
    Lawyers of Distinction RosterLawyers of Distinction2018
    Top Lawyers in CaliforniaThe Legal Network2017
    Top Lawyers in CaliforniaThe Legal Network2016
    Five Star ProfessionalOrange Coast Magazine2015
    Graduate/SurvivorMax Gardner Boot Camp2014
    Top Lawyers in So CalALM2014
    Affiliate of the YearDiamond Realty2014
    A RatngBBB2014
    Award of ExcellenceQRS2014
    Top 100 LawyersOC Time2014
    Top 100 FirmsDECAF2014
    Top 100 FirmsDECAF2013
    Top 100 LawyersOC Time2013
    Award of ExcellenceQuantus2013
    A RatingBBB2013
    Affiliate of the YearDiamond Realty2013
    Top Lawyers in CAALM2013
    Certificate of CompletionCDPE2012
    PreferredTrustlik2012
    A RatingBBB2012
    Affiliate of the YearDiamond Realty2011
    PreferredTrustlink2011
    A RatingBBB2011
    Top 100 LawyersOC Time2011
    Award for Exceptional ServiceQuantus2011
    Top 100 LawyersOC Time2010
    Top 100 Bankruptcy FirmsDECAF2010
    Award of CompletionMax Gardner Bankruptcy Boot Camp2007
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Lead AttorneyDoan Legal Center2002 - Present
    Senior PartnerDoan Law Firm, LLP2002 - 2012
    Law ClerkMark Miller, Esq2000 - 2001
    Law ClerkDornay Law Firm1994 - 1999
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    CA BREMLO Endorsement2015 - Present
    BPORBPO Provider2012 - Present
    Fresno Association of RealtorsBroker/Realtor2012 - Present
    CDPECertified Distressed Property Expert2012 - Present
    HAUSCertified HAFA Specialist2012 - Present
    Max Gardners Bankruptcy Boot CampGraduate2007 - Present
    Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember2006 - Present
    National Bankruptcy InstituteMember2006 - Present
    Orange County Association of RealtorsBroker/Realtor2006 - Present
    National Association of RealtorsBroker/Realtor2006 - Present
    Riverside County Bar AssociationMember2005 - Present
    National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember2004 - Present
    American Bar AssociationMember2003 - Present
    Orange County Bar AssociationMember2003 - Present
    American Bankruptcy InstituteMember2002 - Present
    California Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Real Estate InvThe Art of Negotiating2014
    Money 411The Strategic Default2013
    South County MagazineBankruptcy...A Patriotic Solution2011
    South County MagazineThe best form of Loan Modification may not be a Loan Modification at all!2011
    YoutubeBankruptcy Mythbusters I2010
    YoutubeBankruptcy Mythbusters II2010
    San Diego MagazineBoys to Men - The Doan Law Firm keeps it all in the family2010
    The Orange County RegisterBankruptcy is this family's business2010
    USA TodayMore Members of the middle class file for Bankruptcy2009
    PRLOGFamily-run law firm offering free bankruptcy advise and legal services2009
    BloombergBanks Lose to Deadbeat Homeowners as Loans Sold in Bonds Vanish2008
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    California Western School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001
    University of San DiegoBBA1998
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    CB ConferenceReal Estate Negotiations2014
    CB ConferenceReal Estate Negotiations2013
    CB ConferenceReal Estate Negotiations2012
    Bankruptcy 7 & 13: Completing PetitionBankruptcy (Ch 7 & 13)2011
    Bankruptcy 7 & 13: Completing Petition, Plan and Lien StrippingBankruptcy (Chp. 7 & 13)2011
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    1016 Motion for AdministrationContinued administration of Chapter 13 case
    Opinon re Tax Refunds in Chapter 13 PlansTax 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 DeceasedGranted
    Motion to Deny $38K SSA ClaimClaim withdrawn (large client savings)

    Reviews

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    Review Stephen Doan

    Stephen Doan Made a painful modification process, manageable

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    Mr. Doan assisted us with obtaining a mortgage loan modification and we are very satisfied with the results. Ours was a very complicated process, but he walked us through it, stood on top of it and got us results we weren’t sure were possible. He is professional, quickly responds to questions, kept lines of communication open, trustworthy. We’ve used his services for another matter previously and had great results as well; we will continue to use his services in the future. We highly recommend him.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Great loan modification service

    Posted by

    our attorney stephen Did a great service in our loan modification prosess, great service and a great person, we are very happy with our approved loan modification,
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Highly recommend Steve Doan

    Posted by

    Steve Doan assisted me with procuring a loan modification of my mortgage and I was very satisfied with his services. I would highly recommend him. He was professional, quickly responded to questions, communicated in language I could understand. I am now utilizing his services for another matter because I consider him my primary legal adviser and will continue to call upon him in the future.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    My favorite attorney

    Posted by

    Steven is a great attorney. He is bright, professional, and very compassionate at what he does. He was very flexible with his fees which I greatly appreciate especially given the hard time my family was going through. I give him an A++++ and I refer him to all my family members and friends

    Excellent Lawyer

    Posted by

    I recently worked with Stephen Doan. I was extremely impressed from the very beginning. His understanding and guidance through the whole process goes unmatched! Knowing you can trust him makes him very easy to refer friends and family to. I highly recommend Stephen – he is VERY GOOD!

    Great Attorney - Proof is in the Pudding

    Posted by

    We are extremely satisfied with Stephen’s professionalism. My wife and I came to him with a difficult legal matter, and the turnaround time was ridiculously short – I don’t know how he does it! We weren't passed off to a paralegal or secretary but dealt directly with Stephen. He definitely goes the extra mile for his clients. Stephen is super nice, down to earth , real easy to work with, and we highly recommend his firm.

    Compassionate and a true asset

    Posted by

    It is very rare that I give a five star rating since who is really that good! I was referred to Attorney Doan and right from the beginning he was on top of every detail. Not only did he give me his personal line so that I could contact him any time. He also provided me with his personal cell phone number. Stephen assisted me with a complex real estate matter and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Stephen is not only my attorney but my friend. He is knowledgeable, kind, pays attention to detail and is very professional. Thank you Stephen for being my attorney and my friend.

    Brilliant Compassionate Aggressive Attorney

    Posted by

    I was referred to Mr. Doan by a family friend - what a Godsend! He came to me during a very dark time in my life and really helped me to see the light. Mr. Doan was always available for me. He resolved all of my legal issues efficiently and his fees were quite reasonable. I have referred family members and friends to Mr. Doan and they are just as pleased as me. Thank you Mr. Doan!

    A true Life Saver!

    Posted by

    It was a blessing when a friend of mine referred me to the Doan Law Firm. I was going through an extremely difficult time in my life, my spouse recently passed away, and I was left with mounting debts. I am sure I came across as a crazy person when I initially met with Attorney Steve Doan. Mr. Doan is compassionate, patient, understanding, experienced, honest and trustworthy, and caring. He truly was a blessing in my life! In addition to being an intelligent attorney he is also a very gifted real estate broker. Utilizing his skills as an attorney and a realtor was definitely a win win situation for me! I will continue to use Mr. Doan for my legal and real estate needs and will continue to refer him to any family and friends in need!

    Knowledgeable and Experienced - Doesn't get much Better

    Posted by

    Steve Doan provided me superb legal services. I consulted with many attorneys prior to meeting with Mr. Doan. Words of advise: do not settle for the first attorney you meet! Mr. Doan has been doing bankruptcy for a long time and his firm is well known in the field. From start to finish they were respectful, honest, and compassionate with each state of the case. I have and will continue to refer friends and family to them!
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I highly endorse Mr. Doan. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.

    Jaspreet Kaur, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 7, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Nema Daghbandan, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 7, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Amy Martinez, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 6, 2015
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Kevin Kim, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 6, 2015
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Jonathan Lacour, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    A top-rate personal injury attorney. Well respected and very knowledgable. I endorse this lawyer.

    Judd Nemiro

    I endorse this lawyer. Great choice for an attorney and a great advocate for clients.

    Douglas Borthwick, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Elizabeth Carpenter

    I endorse this lawyer. Great bankruptcy attorney. Professional well-respected and always goes the extra mile for his clients.

    Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Hovanes Margarian, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 14, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Saam Ghiaasiaan

    Responsible and respected member of the legal community.

    Ronald Cook, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 9, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Arash Zarei

    I endorse this attorney, he is highly regarded in the legal community.

    Mark Brown, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 1, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Jason Pietryga, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 1, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Richard Rosenstein

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Doan is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients

    John O'Brien, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 1, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

    Joseph Woods

    I endorse this lawyer.

    William Woods

    I endorse this lawyer.

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