Atty. R. Stephen Doan

Atty. R. Stephen Doan

R. Stephen Doan is a lawyer practicing business, real estate, tax and 4 other areas of law.

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About R. Stephen Doan at a glance

R. Stephen Doan is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California (1974). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • R. Stephen Doan is a lawyer practicing business, real estate, tax and 4 other areas of law
  • R. received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • R. practices in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Practice Areas Explained

R. Stephen Doan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Stephen Doan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

R. Stephen Doan is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

R. Stephen Doan is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

R. Stephen Doan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

R. Stephen Doan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

R. Stephen Doan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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 R. Stephen Doan

Where is R. Stephen Doan's law office located?
R. Stephen Doan's law practice is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Stephen Doan handle?
R. Stephen Doan focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has R. Stephen Doan practiced law?
R. Stephen Doan has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did R. Stephen Doan go to law school?
R. Stephen Doan earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact R. Stephen Doan for a consultation?
You can contact R. Stephen Doan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has R. Stephen Doan received?
R. Stephen Doan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
- 1974
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974

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