Atty. Donald Wayne Hitzeman

Atty. Donald Wayne Hitzeman

Donald Wayne Hitzeman is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment law, business transactions and 10 other areas of law. Donald received a B.S. degree from Gonzaga University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

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About Donald Wayne Hitzeman at a glance

Donald Wayne Hitzeman is a trusts, estate planning, employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Temecula, California. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Tax Court (1984), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1994), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2006). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Gonzaga University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California Riverside County, Southwest Riverside County and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Temecula, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Donald Wayne Hitzeman is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment law, business transactions and 10 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.S. degree from Gonzaga University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Donald practices in Temecula, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Wayne Hitzeman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald Wayne Hitzeman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Donald Wayne Hitzeman is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Donald Wayne Hitzeman is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Donald Wayne Hitzeman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Donald Wayne Hitzeman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Donald Wayne Hitzeman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Temecula 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald Wayne Hitzeman

Where is Donald Wayne Hitzeman's law office located?
Donald Wayne Hitzeman's law practice is located in Temecula, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Wayne Hitzeman handle?
Donald Wayne Hitzeman focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Donald Wayne Hitzeman practiced law?
Donald Wayne Hitzeman has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Donald Wayne Hitzeman go to law school?
Donald Wayne Hitzeman earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Donald Wayne Hitzeman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Donald Wayne Hitzeman received?
Donald Wayne Hitzeman's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Whittier College School of Law
- 1983
B.S.
Gonzaga University
- 1980

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2006

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