Dona Cohn-Payne

Dona Cohn-Payne

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 42 years

Car accident Lawyer at Sonoma, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Slip and Fall Accident, Mediation

Po Box 262, Sonoma, CA

About Dona

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 65%

People and their families who are victims of collisions face many obstacles in getting back on the road to recovery. Medical bills, lost wages, health insurance and obtaining necessary medical care are just some of the issues that we help our clients deal with. We cannot turn back the hands of time and make the collision not occur, but obtaining financial compensation is important to lessen the impact on a person's quality of life.

43 years

65%
Motorcycle Accident 20%

Over the last 27 years, I have represented many clients who have been the victim of automobile versus motorcycle collisions. These collisions usually result in serious injuries to the rider and I am committed to making sure that the insurance companies do not try to blame the collision on the motorcycle driver, as is often the case.

43 years

20%
Mediation 5%

As a court-approved mediator for the Sonoma Superior Court, it is very rewarding to assist the parties in resolving their disputes. It is my opinion that all cases, no matter how small or large should participate in a mediation process.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Dona Cohn-Payne

Po Box 262, Sonoma, CA, 954760262

Cohn Law Firm

Po Box 262, Sonoma, CA, 95476-0262

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Dona Cohn-Payne's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christina | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Dona is the best!

I hired Dona after I was badly injured in an auto accident by someone running a red light. Dona is highly experienced and knowledgable, as well as compassionate. She helped me through difficult times and helped me keep focused on doctor visits and questions I needed answers to from the doctors and th...erapists; encouraged me through necessary surgery. She helped me maintain patience in the more than two years it took to complete my surgery and therapies to settle the case satisfactorily. She has more than normal investigative abilities which played an important part in my case. I give her a 10 out 5 stars.

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Car accident lawyer | Mar 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. Dona is one of the top personal injury attorneys in Northern California. Numerous lawyers, including myself, regularly refer cases to her due to her knowledge and expertise, and she is frequently sought out as a mediator based on that experience."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2002 - Present

President, Cohn Law Firm

Associations

2003 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1989 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1983 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Auto Collision, Plaintiff Suffers Ligament & Knee Injury

$623,500.00

Carbon Dioxide Poisoning

$1 Million Dollars

Dangerous Condition of Property-Fractured Ankle

$335,000.00

Driver Runs Red Light, Neck Whiplash

$130,083.00

Drunk Driver Liable for Soft Tissue Injuries

$120,000.00

Pedestrian vs. Automobile, Knee Injury

$501,690.00

Motorcycle Collision-Broken Leg

$300,000.00

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Education

1983

Northeastern University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2004

Mealey's Commercial Premises Liability

premises liability law

Publications

2007

Practice & Pleadings Automobile Liability

2006

California Automobile Collision Handbook Co-Author

2006

The Art of Advocacy Expert Witness Examination

Languages

English

Activity

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