Atty. Thomas Joseph Donner

Atty. Thomas Joseph Donner

Thomas Joseph Donner is a lawyer practicing taxation, trusts & estates, estate planning and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a M.B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1975, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Joseph Donner at a glance

Thomas Joseph Donner is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1990) and California State University, Long Beach (M.B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Joseph Donner is a lawyer practicing taxation, trusts & estates, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a M.B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1975, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Thomas practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Joseph Donner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Joseph Donner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

Thomas Joseph Donner is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Thomas Joseph Donner is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Santa Monica 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 Thomas Joseph Donner

Where is Thomas Joseph Donner's law office located?
Thomas Joseph Donner's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Joseph Donner handle?
Thomas Joseph Donner focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Joseph Donner practiced law?
Thomas Joseph Donner has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Thomas Joseph Donner go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Donner earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (M.B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Thomas Joseph Donner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1990
M.B.A.
California State University, Long Beach
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990

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