Allison Ann Dundas

Allison Ann Dundas

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at San Mateo, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1650 Borel Place Suite 121, San Mateo, CA

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Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1997

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino, LLP

1650 Borel Place Suite 121, San Mateo, CA, 94402

Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino LLP

160 W. Santa Clara St. Suite 1500, San Jose, CA, 95113

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Allison Ann Dundas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Chuck | September 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kind, firm, and kept me on track

I was fortunate to work with Ms. Dundas. It was a grueling six year process and she was always there to explain my options, relevant strategies and most importantly keep me on track when the pressure of process began to seem insurmountable.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superior lawyer and exceptional person

My case with Allison demonstrated how outstanding she is with all the following distinctions: experience, knowledge of the law & process, strategy, preparation, prudence, and compassion. She is an astute, clear-sighted & assertive counselor who consistently demonstrates a detailed & thorough underst...anding of the daunting complex of challenges faced in separation, child custody & divorce ranging from innumerable minutiae to overarching strategy. In particular, Allison was very efficient, directed, and targeted at the extended goals of asserting my self-interests especially with regard to mediation & child custody – she has great foresight born from well-integrated experience. Over 19 months of the case, I truly appreciated how concise & exact she was in communicating with the other party and executing on the process – from a financial standpoint I benefitted from much greater value of effort than I reasonably calculated for the anticipated cost. Another observation I made that further cemented my confidence was the demonstrably established credibility she holds with judges & the court system. On a personal side, I may have benefitted as much, if not more, from her heartfelt awareness, understanding & compassion for my anguished state through most of the process. She was very adept at helping to modulate my emotions throughout – something I was not cognizant of for a long time, and this effort further contributed to executing a thoughtful, constructive plan. My separation, child custody & divorce ended up decidedly where Allison advised we would arrive at the outset, a conclusion that I had great difficulty believing was achievable. The path from confusion, uncertainty & enormous emotional distress to understanding, acceptance, satisfaction & personal ease was the most challenging course of my life and one that I could not have followed without Allison’s guidance, action & encouragement. I have rarely felt so fortunate as to have Allison manage and execute my case while concurrently offering the most meaningful personal support.

Posted by Laura | June 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate and realistic

Allison Dundas helped me with perspective when I was in the process of a divorce with young children. She approached my case with care, concern, and excellent guidance. I couldn't have made the choices I made to change my life without legal help. Allison's expertise was pivotal for me to make the... change I needed to make.

Posted by Richard | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child Custody

Got the job done and fees seemed reasonable. Process took longer than I had hoped but guess that should have been expected. The delay was likely due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, court was backed up.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgable, Caring and Efficient

Allison helped to navigate child custody and support with my ex whom was very much less than reasonable.

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Family lawyer | Jun 15

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"Allison is a very thoughtful, diligent and effective attorney. I highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Recognizing Excellence in the Practice of Law - Family Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2022

Certified Family Law Specialist, California Bar Association

2022

Recognition of Excellence in the Practice of Law, Top Rated Lawyers in Califonria

2021

Recognizing Excellence in the Practice of Law - Family Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2020

Recognizing Excellence in the Practice of Law -Family Law, Lawyers of Distinction

1997

NYU Charles H. Revson Law Student Public Interest Fellowship, NYU

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Of Counsel, Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino, LLP

2012 - 2020

Attorney, Harris & Fraser

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Hanson Crawford Crum Family Law Group

2009 - 2010

Attorney, Moreno Family Law Firm

2008 - 2009

Research Attorney, California Superior Court

Associations

2022 - Present

ACFLS

Member

2008 - Present

San Mateo County Bar Association

2008 - Present

State Bar of California

2008 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

2008 - 2020

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

2008 - 2020

CPSV

Sample of Legal Cases

GIANA DISTEFANO and CASEY JONES

Venue maintained in San Mateo in minor's best interest

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Education

2022

Program on Negotiation - Harvard University

Certificate of Completion

1997

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Maxwell School International Relations

MA - Masters

1994

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2010

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) California Yours, Mine, and Ours: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reimbursement Claims in Real Estate

Languages

English

Activity

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