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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
70 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jon | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Go-To Lawyer. Review long overdue
Paul is my go-to lawyer for every law issue I have. He is extremely knowledgeable, very accessible by phone or email and always responds quickly to any question. I always feel confident handing him my case. It’s such a relief to find a good lawyer in this town.
Posted by Roger | April 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Brilliant Lawyer
Paul is not only a brilliant lawyer, but a great communicator with prompt responses. I felt confident to hand over my case to him and his team. During our consultation, I noticed that within 5 minutes he clearly understood my case and was able to see the entire picture.
Posted by Victor | April 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Beyond Expectations
Paul went beyond the call of duty. I gave him a very tough case and he was able to give me an incredible settlement that I didn’t even realize was possible! I’m extremely grateful that out of all the lawyers in California, I chose him!
Posted by Rivka | March 14, 2019 | Divorce & Separation
Very Moved
I felt the need to write a review for Paul. I just felt so moved from our recent consultation. Paul’s words and actions moved my very soul. He was so kind, well articulated, and most of all transparent. He gave me all the necessary assistance I needed to know how to proceed with a potential divorce c...
Posted by Francisca | March 14, 2019
Helpful lawyer
Top notch lawyer that will answer your questions and make you feel like you were put on a straightened arrow. Clarified a lot of things for me that I wasn’t sure of. There’s no better feeling then having definitive answers. Thanks Paul!
"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