Paul Frederic Donsbach

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Paul Frederic Donsbach

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Palo Alto, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +6 more

2100 Geng Rd., Suite 210, Palo Alto, CA

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About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Family 10%

10%
Mediation 10%

10%
Alimony 5%

5%
Child Support 5%

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 27 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2008

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alabama for 32 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1993

Special Member

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1992

MCLE Non-Practicing

No misconduct found

Location

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2100 Geng Rd., Suite 210, Palo Alto, CA, 94303

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Paul Frederic Donsbach's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

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Posted by Selena | May 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A winner!

This lawyer is a winner, simply because he doesn’t give up on you and your case. He fought hard for my case and as a result achieved a favorable outcome. Hard work and dedication trumps all! Thank you to Paul and everyone else involved who had a helping hand in making this a smooth process.

Posted by Allison | May 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

So far, so good

I just started out with a consultation, but I have now hired Paul. From what I’ve seen so far, he has a handle on my case, he is focused and reassuring. I hope it remains this way.

Posted by Elena | May 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Worked Out

Thank you Paul for not abandoning me during this very important case. I needed a real efficient lawyer to get through this case and that’s exactly what I got when I hired Paul. I have no regrets and would recommend him to others.

Posted by Elnora | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Perfect Experience

Paul is a man of his word. If he says he will do something during your case, he will follow through. The results he has achieved for me for this case are incredible. I can’t recommend him enough as an attorney.

Posted by Malinda | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not just another boring lawyer

Paul isn’t the typical boring lawyer. He provides updates when needed and is very knowledgeable regarding information that most lawyers would keep hidden. I recommend him because of what he was able to provide throughout my case.

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Paul Frederic Donsbach's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Matejcek

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Cizmadia

Litigation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Matthew Matejcek

Family lawyer

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William Cizmadia

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

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

Associations

2017 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco, Family Law Section

Member

2017 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1994 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section

Board Member, Officer

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Arbitration and Mediation Committees

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Alternative Dispute Resolution

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Alimony and Spousal Support and Marital Property Committees

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

1992 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Jolly

Judgment

Marriage of Amster

Settlement

Marriage of Kessler

Trial

Windsor v. Amchem Products, Inc.

Victory in the United States Supreme Court

Celotex Corporation v. Edwards

United States Supreme Court decision

In re Exxon Valdez

Trial court judgment and appeal

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Education

1992

Southern Methodist Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Texas System, Dallas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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