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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 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.
"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