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Donald Walter Sieveke

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  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Licensed for 43 years
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About Donald

Certified specialist in Personal and Small Business Bankruptcy, since 1996. Former president of the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum. 2014 recipient of the Peter M. Elliott Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum.  Graduate of the University of California, Irvine (1974) and the University of San Diego School of Law (1977). Sworn in by the California State Bar in 1977. Licensed to practice law in the U.S. District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Numerous speaking credits, a published author on bankruptcy law, and the chairman for educational programs for bankruptcy attorneys, the popular "Brown Bag" series. "AV" rated, the highest rating available from Martindale - Hubbell, the country's most prestigious attorney rating firm. Court appointed Bankruptcy Mediator since 1996. 

 

Representing debtors, creditors and trustees in bankruptcy.

 

Don and his wife Sharon enjoy hiking, camping, mountain biking, and drum & bugle corps. Don plays a G Baritone bugle with the Sacramento Freelancers.

 

Practice areas

LitigationBankruptcy and debt
  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 75%

    Consumer and Small Bankruptcy. Certified Specialist

    43 years, 1,500 cases

  2. Litigation: 25%

    Civil litigation, state and federal

    43 years, 500 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

1113 N Spurgeon St
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1113 N Spurgeon St
Santa Ana, CA, 92701-3748

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive197710/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peter M. Elliott AwardOrange County Bankruptcy Forum2014
AV RatingMartindale-Hubbell2000
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerLaw Offices of Donald W. Sieveke1982 - Present
AssociateBelding, Chelius & Dimitruk1979 - 1982
AssociateDougherty & Elekes1977 - 1979
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Orange County Bankruptcy ForumPast President and current member of Board of Directors2004 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Insolvency SectionBoard of Directors1999 - 2001
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
California Bankruptcy Journal"Representing Chapter 7 Debtors in a Bull Market"2005
Orange County Bar Journal"Divorce as Asset Protection"2002
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Univ of San Diego SOLJD - Juris Doctor1977
Univ of California IrvineBA - Bachelor of Arts1974
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Brown Bag luncheon programMortgage Reaffirmation2017
Brown Bag Luncheon Program"Conversion Issues: When Reorganizations Become Liquidations"2015
Luncheon"Where's My Homestead?"2014
Brown Bag Luncheon Program"The Unscheduled Lawsuit"2014
Evening Program"Bellingham"2013
Luncheon program"Divorce as an Asset Protection Device"2002
Brown Bag Luncheon program"Jurisdictional Limits for Chapter 13 Cases"2001

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Advised and performed my BK having to deal with my ex-wife whom meddled for the duration. He performed admirably under these difficult circumstances.
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I'm really happy of my decision to hire Don as the bankruptcy attorney for my parents. He really takes the time to explain everything in detail and is extremely acknowledge with bankruptcy law. My parents case was a really tough Chapter 13 with a lot of creditors fighting against them, but Don was there with us the whole way through fighting for what was fair. Further, Don is a very generous attorney. He really cares for his clients and it shows.
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Rex Tran, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 14, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

William Buus, Litigation Attorney on Sep 12, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Don and I opposed each other in a hotly-contested business case and, based upon that experience, I can easily say he is a knowledgeable, sharp and aggressive litigator. I have recommended him to individuals I was unable to represent, and will continue to do so.

Paul Minerich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Sieveke is my bankruptcy referral attorney. I have received nothing but good reports from clients I have referred. I can recommend him without any reservations.

Catherine Christiansen, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 5, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Don for years, he is an experienced, qualified bankruptcy attorney, a State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law and well versed in all areas of Chapter 7, 13, 11, Trustee Work and Adversaries. He understands the Consumer Side of the issues and the Trustee's side of the issues in Bankruptcy. He has always acted in an ethical and respectful manner in the cases we have worked on opposing sides together.

Eric Neshanian, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 5, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable and experienced and has a great command of bankruptcy law and procedure.

Anerio Altman, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 5, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Don is a respected "elder statesman" of our community. His opinion is greatly appreciated in our practice area. I am honored to work with him.