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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
No misconduct found
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1993
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very knowledgeable and fighter
If you want a fighter, Paul is the one to hire. Very knowledgeable and provided the best strategies for the case. If ever needed, will definitely rehire him.
Posted by Valerie | February 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Listens and Executes
Paul is a listener and an executer. I felt heard when consulting with him. He is an exceptional lawyer that will persistently fight for you in and out of the courtroom. I’m fortunate enough to have worked with a lawyer of his magnitude. I highly recommend Paul if you’re looking for a quality attorney...
Posted by Oliver | February 11, 2019 | Child Custody
no nonsense advice
Mr. Donsbach was kind enough to meet with me and consult me as to what to do in my custody case. My case has been ongoing for a while and is confusing. Mr Donsbach listened well and made sure he understood the details and timeline. He had a very clear opinion and let me know what to realistically exp...
Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2018
Professional and Caring
Very caring and understanding. Listens and guides. Genuine and respectful.
Posted by Sharon | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Should be 10 stars
This divorce/custody hearing could not have gone any smoother. This was due to Paul and his team, special thanks to Natalie. Paul took our case today and walked us through what could have been a very unpleasant experience and made us feel comfortable and secure in the fact he had our best interest at...
"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