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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
No misconduct found
State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
70 Client Reviews
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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 Martina | November 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer
Excellent service! Paul has not only met but exceeded my expectations. He managed to secure a much more favorable outcome than I had expected. Paul was easy to contact--never once avoiding a phone call--and answered all questions clearly and competently. His proficiency in law, as demonstrated in his...
Posted by Jack D | October 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney
One Of the Best Lawyer
I was lucky enough to have Paul as my representation when I was going through a difficult time. He was quick to return phone calls and always explained thoroughly what was going on and what the next step would be. He patiently answered every question that I had. I truly believe that he got me the be...
Posted by Pamela | August 10, 2020
Highly professional and efficient!
Paul is a fantastic lawyer who helped me with a very time-sensitive issue. It was my first time working with him and found him extremely easy to communicate with and efficient with time (which is important!). He broke things down for me in a way that was easy to understand, given that the issue was r...
Posted by Frank | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I can’t convey how grateful I am to have found Mr.Donsbach.
I can’t convey how grateful I am to have found Mr.Donsbach. During our initial phone call Paul explained how the entire process would work; he was both extremely kind and patient; he took the time to answer all my questions and instantly put my mind at ease. While working on my case, Paul keeps an o...
"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