Reuben James Donig

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Reuben James Donig

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Carlos, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Defective and Dangerous Products

1213 Eaton Avenue, Suite 5, San Carlos, CA

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About Reuben

Biography

Highly rated & reviewed. Visit https://doniglaw.com/ for a free consultation.

I provide attentive and personalized services in order to achieve the best possible results.

My practice specializes in various aspects of personal injury law, including wrongful death.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Personal Injury 45%

45%
Car Accident 25%

25%
Defective and Dangerous Products 15%

15%
Wrongful Death 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Reuben J. Donig

1213 Eaton Avenue, Suite 5, San Carlos, CA, 94070

doniglaw.com/

Reuben James Donig's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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Injury attorney

Mr Reuben is highly recommended and I am thankful to a friend that knows him very well to handle my injury case. Mr Reuben is very strong and solid and gets the job done fairly . You go to him and you won’t be disappointed . I give him 5 stars for the best lawyer around .

Posted by Anonymous | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Seasoned Lawyer

I highly recommend consulting with Reuben for attorney assistance. I was fortunate enough to have Reuben handle 2 separate cases for me. Reuben was able to secure top payouts for my injury and loses. Reuben is solid, straightforward, and cares about your well being.

Posted by jim | February 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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EXCELLENCE

WHEN IT CAME TO REPRESENT ME REGARDING A SEVERE ACCIDENT, ATTORNEY DONIG PERFORMED WITH EXCELLENCE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ATTORNEY.

Posted by Lisa | May 20, 2013

REUBEN J DONIG: Outstanding Personal Injury Attorney

If you are looking for an outstanding Personal Injury attorney, look no further than Reuben Donig. Reuben represented my elderly mother, who suffered a broken hip and femur, hip-replacement surgery, and over a year of rehab in Assisted Living, due to the actions of a driver. Reuben far exceeded ...our hopes and expectations, more than tripling the dollar amount two other attorneys suggested we might achieve. He got us the maximum allowed by the Umbrella Policy of the driver ($500,000), in addition to the maximum ($125,000) allowed by my mother's own auto insurance. Additionally, he negotiated with Medicare to reduce the amount of their Lien by 22%, saving us $7,538, for a grand total of $632,538! Reuben clearly has a passion for justice in the form of fair compensation, and it shows in both the effort he puts forth and the results he obtains. During the year that we worked with him, Reuben was thoroughly professional, personable (also charming with a great sense of humor), honest, direct, hard-working and attentive to our case. He kept us informed with frequent communication by telephone and mail, and was always prompt and entirely responsive to our questions and calls. His staff copied and filed our copious quantities of documents, and he was always very well-organized and on top of all the details and status of the case. Additionally, they sent monthly statements of expenses incurred. Having never been involved in a law suit before, I was extremely reluctant to hire an attorney – especially after two other attorney's indicated that we would not achieve satisfactory results. After interviewing Reuben (who had been referred by another attorney), we felt much encouraged. There were several Yelp reviews – all very positive except for one troubling review. When I asked Reuben about it, he put my mind at ease by explaining the situation (without breaking confidentiality). I am convinced that we would not have received even a third of the dollar amount Reuben obtained, if we had used another attorney or filed the claim ourselves – which would have been substantially more work for us. I would be pleased to give a more personal reference, should you need a little encouragement in your decision to work with Reuben J. Donig. Just ask Reuben for my number, and either he or his helpful staff will get back to you.

Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2008

My problems became "our" problems

I was badly injured in an car wreck in 2007. The insurance company tried to low ball me with a five figue deal. It was at that time, I searched the Internet for an car accident attorney. Mr Donig's site popped up and I felt after reading the information on his site, that he was my attorney. It didn't... take long for him to go to work for me and I felt like something heavy had been taken off my shoulders. A few weeks later he came back with a six figure offer (more than 3 times the original) and we settled without having to go to court. He really saved me, especially since the rising cost of medical bills can bankrupt you very quickly. If your looking for an experienced attorney with personal attention, look no further than Reuben Donig.

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Benjamin Scott

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Reuben really cares about his clients, and he is willing to put in extraordinary time and effort to get them the best results. He is a knowledgeable and ethical attorney, and I highly recommend him."

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Richard Williams

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Reuben is scrupulously ethical and honest. He is a very effective advocate for his clients and truly cares about their cases. He leaves no stone unturned and prepares his cases thoroughly. I have known Reuben for well over a decade and I have mediated numerous cases for him and his clients. I believe there is no better personal injury attorney in San Mateo County. I give Reuben the highest marks and recommend him without equivocation. He is a lawyers lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in San Mateo, CA, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Best Car Accident Lawyers in Redwood City, Expertise.com

2022

AV Preeminent 5 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in San Mateo, CA, Super Lawyers

2021

AV Preeminent 5 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

10.0 Superb Rating: Top Attorney Car Accidents, Avvo

2021

10.0 Superb Rating: Top Attorney Personal Injury, Avvo

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

AV Preeminent 5 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent 5 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Personal Injury Attorney of the Year, Consumer Business Review

2005

Personal Injury Attorney of the Year, Consumer Business Review

2004

Personal Injury Attorney of the Year, Consumer Business Review

2003

Personal Injury Attorney of the Year, Consumer Business Review

Work Experience

1976 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Reuben J. Donig

Associations

1995 - Present

San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1976 - Present

San Mateo County Bar Association

Member

1975 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2005 - 2006

San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association

President

Education

1975

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Consumer Attorneys 2008 Winter conference

Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Tips for the Practitioner; Traps for the Unwary

Publications

2017

https://www.doniglaw.com What Are Non-Economic Damages

2017

2017

https://www.doniglaw.com What are liens and how are they handled?

2017

2008

Uninsured Motorist Coverage Tips for the Practitioner; Traps for the Unwary

2005

N/A After the Accident: What should you do? What should you avoid doing?

2000

Unknown Making a Claim for Personal Injuries

1995

Unknown Uninsured Motorists: Answers to Six Important Questions

1995

Unknown The Perilous Waters of California's Uninsured Motorist Law

Languages

English

Activity

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