Atty. Darin Donovan
Darin Donovan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Darin, who practices law in Redwood Shores, California, has been recognized since 2020.
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Darin Donovan is a trusts attorney based in Redwood Shores, California, practicing at Lathrop GPM LLP. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Serves clients in Redwood Shores, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Darin Donovan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates
- Darin, who practices law in Redwood Shores, California, has been recognized since 2020
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Redwood Shores are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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