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Donald Walter Sieveke
About Donald
Biography
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
2
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
75%
48 years | 1,500 cases
Litigation
25%
48 years | 500 cases
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Licensed in California for 48 years
State: California
Acquired: 1977
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Location
Law Offices of Donald Walter Sieveke
1113 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701-3748
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Posted by Mariam Yeginyan | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Best Bankruptcy Attorney
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 th...
Donald Walter Sieveke's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable and experienced and has a great command of bankruptcy law and procedure."
"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."
Richard Heston
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Peter M. Elliott Award, Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
2000
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1982 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Donald W. Sieveke
1979 - 1982
Associate, Belding, Chelius & Dimitruk
1977 - 1979
Associate, Dougherty & Elekes
Associations
2004 - Present
Orange County Bankruptcy ForumPast President and current member of Board of Directors
1999 - 2001
Orange County Bar Association, Insolvency SectionBoard of Directors
Education
1977
Univ of San Diego SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Univ of California Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Brown Bag luncheon program
Mortgage Reaffirmation
2015
Brown Bag Luncheon Program
"Conversion Issues: When Reorganizations Become Liquidations"
2014
Luncheon
"Where's My Homestead?"
2014
Brown Bag Luncheon Program
"The Unscheduled Lawsuit"
2013
Evening Program
"Bellingham"
2002
Luncheon program
"Divorce as an Asset Protection Device"
2001
Brown Bag Luncheon program
"Jurisdictional Limits for Chapter 13 Cases"
Publications
2005
California Bankruptcy Journal
"Representing Chapter 7 Debtors in a Bull Market"
2002
Orange County Bar Journal
"Divorce as Asset Protection"
Languages
English