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Paul has practiced law for 33 years and has extensive experience in all aspects of family law. He represents clients in complex family law cases, with an emphasis on handling business ownership and valuation issues, executive and equity compensation, premarital and post-marital business interests, asset tracing, determination of income available for support, parental relocation and other complex family law issues. Paul is an experienced trial attorney and has successfully handled numerous trials, arbitrations, mediations and evidentiary hearings in divorce and other family law cases. He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in California and Hawaii and is admitted to practice in and has experience with several cases before the United States Supreme Court.
Paul has dedicated his law practice to helping clients succeed in difficult situations and turn adversity into success. He understands that family law is not always about winning or losing, and that it is essential to fully understand each client’s goals and needs in order to effectively represent them in court and in negotiations. Paul strongly believes in the core values of honesty, integrity and transparency, and he has a reputation of honesty and thorough preparation with judges where he practices. He recognizes that favorable settlements can be achieved at the early stages when the attorney and client are prepared for success in the courtroom. He has great depth of knowledge on settlement and negotiating strategies and works hard to settle cases early without the costs and burdens of litigation.
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State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2008
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State: Alabama
Acquired: 1993
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
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Posted by Rick | March 12, 2019 | Divorce & Separation
Effective
One thing I can guarantee about Paul’s consultations to future clients is that he is an effective talker and listener. I felt like what I said was important and carried significant weight and vice versa when Paul spoke. He answered all of my questions regarding my divorce case in a simplified manner....
Posted by Antwan | March 07, 2019
Consultation
My first impression of Paul was that he was well mannered and professional during our consultation. I asked some hard questions, but despite that I feel like I received honest answers. Paul didn’t tell me what he thinks I wanted to hear, but rather what I needed to hear. The truth. He actually led me...
Posted by Steven | March 03, 2019
Best Consultation Ever!
Sad to say, I’ve had some really bad consultations last week! But Paul was NOT one of them! He was easy to talk to and understood the gravity of my situation. Although I had more of a complicated situation, Paul was still able to give me tangible advice that I could put into practice. I’m not quite r...
Posted by Franklin | February 28, 2019 | Divorce & Separation
Well Informed
I consulted with Paul regarding a potential divorce case. I explained the situation in detail and even though I hadn’t hired him yet, he still told me vital information that I needed to know so I could make an informed decision. I’ll most likely be hiring him in the upcoming months. I recommend him i...
Posted by Randall | February 28, 2019
Productive Consultation
I consider this a productive consultation because I was able to get all the questions I had answered sufficiently. Paul was genuinely interested in helping me find the best solution to my circumstances. His demeanor was professional and calm. I didn’t feel rushed or forced out the door.
"Mr. Donsbach was a tough adversary in a highly contentious dissolution case. Although tough, he was always professional and courteous. I look forward to working with him again in the future."
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1989
Legal Writing, American Jurisprudence
2017 - Present
Bar Association of San Francisco, Family Law SectionMember
2017 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1994 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution SectionBoard Member, Officer
1992 - Present
American Bar Association, Arbitration and Mediation CommitteesMember
1992 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Alternative Dispute ResolutionMember
1992 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Alimony and Spousal Support and Marital Property CommitteesMember
1992 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
1992 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
Judgment
Settlement
Trial
Victory in the United States Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court decision
Trial court judgment and appeal
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish