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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 James Worley | February 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I definitely would recommend Paul’s service to anyone seeking legal help.
I definitely would recommend Paul’s service to anyone seeking legal help. Thankful for his time. I will refer to my friends and family. It is clear he is very good at what he does and makes himself available. He really cares for his clients and he really fought to seek justice for my case. Paul pr...
Posted by Travis Sardina | February 22, 2021
incredible!
Wow where do I start? I must have contacted about 7 lawyers. Paul was the last lawyer I contacted and the first to email me back. Just that alone, tells me how prompt and responsible he was. I explained to him my issue, and he listened and responded by explaining everything to me clearly. He kept ...
Posted by Michael | November 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
outstanding
Paul Donsbach’s results are outstanding and I have never met one of his clients that was not 100% satisfied with the work that Paul did on their case. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney.
Posted by Noah | November 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
I have had the pleasure and honor of receiving Mr. Donsbach’s advice on a couple of matters. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, but he has a heart of gold and is a real gentleman. The dedication and time that he gave me indicated the dedication, time, and devotion that he commits to his cases. H...
Posted by Ernesto | November 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney
One of the Best
One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse Paul Donsbach without hesitation.
"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