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
Consumer and Small Bankruptcy. Certified Specialist
43 years, 1,500 cases
Civil litigation, state and federal
43 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1977 | 10/28/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peter M. Elliott Award | Orange County Bankruptcy Forum | 2014 |
AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Offices of Donald W. Sieveke | 1982 - Present |
Associate | Belding, Chelius & Dimitruk | 1979 - 1982 |
Associate | Dougherty & Elekes | 1977 - 1979 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Orange County Bankruptcy Forum | Past President and current member of Board of Directors | 2004 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association, Insolvency Section | Board of Directors | 1999 - 2001 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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California Bankruptcy Journal | "Representing Chapter 7 Debtors in a Bull Market" | 2005 |
Orange County Bar Journal | "Divorce as Asset Protection" | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Univ of San Diego SOL | JD - Juris Doctor | 1977 |
Univ of California Irvine | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1974 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Brown Bag luncheon program | Mortgage Reaffirmation | 2017 |
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 |
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Brown Bag Luncheon program | "Jurisdictional Limits for Chapter 13 Cases" | 2001 |
Posted by bob
Tue Jun 20 2017
Posted by Mariam Yeginyan
Fri Jun 02 2017
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.