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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
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State: California
Acquired: 1994
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2008
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State: Alabama
Acquired: 1993
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
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70 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Jennifer | July 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Exceptional Attorney - He Won My Case
I hired Paul Donsbach of Next Legal in the Spring of 2021 to represent me for a post-divorce financial and custody dispute with my ex-husband. From our first Zoom call, I knew I was in excellent hands. His knowledge of the law and sharp grasp of my specific case showed that not only was he a highly e...
Posted by Bryan | December 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Beyond Stellar - child custody
Paul was an exceptional lawyer in my child custody case. In my situation, I already had a different lawyer who was awful and I had to let go. I found Paul, met him over the phone and really dived in on how he would handle my case. I loved his answers, his passion and he mentioned specific strateg...
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 Sharon | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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...
Posted by Anthony | August 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent Family Attorney!
I was introduced to Paul through an attorney I initially contacted at the beginning of a custody related case and was lucky it happenned! Paul was eager to hear the background paying attention to detail while providing calming reassurance. You could tell he was truly dedicated to receiving a positi...
"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