About

Douglas Russell Donnelly is a extraordinarily experienced attorney that specialize in adoption law and guardianships in Santa Barbara, California. With over 40 years of experience in the field, he has dealt with over 4000 adoptions and is a reputable creator and lecturer inside the legal network. Doug Donnelly's information in adoption regulation is extensively identified, as he has spoken at criminal gatherings across the USA on various prison troubles related to adoption. He is understood for his complete understanding of adoption regulation and his potential to deal with adoption cases statewide all through California. As the author of A Guide to Adoption and co-writer of The Complete Adoption Handbook, Doug Donnelly has made considerable contributions to the field of adoption regulation. He has testified earlier than committees of the California legislature and has performed a key function inside the enactment of numerous payments which have turn out to be California regulation. In addition to his work in adoption regulation, Doug Donnelly has efficaciously treated contested adoption complaints in any respect levels, consisting of the California Supreme Court. He has served as the lead attorney in two landmark Supreme Court decisions, showcasing his exquisite felony abilities and understanding. Doug Donnelly's expert achievements were diagnosed through prestigious agencies along with Martindale Hubbell, where he has been AV rated for over 20 years and acquired the Client Champion Award. He has additionally been awarded an A+ rating with the aid of the Better Business Bureau, reflecting his dedication to excellence in felony practice. As a past-President of the Academy of California Adoption Lawyers and a Charter member of the American Academy of Adoption Lawyers, Doug Donnelly is still a outstanding parent inside the adoption regulation network, supplying professional felony representation and steerage to customers in Santa Barbara and past.

Legal Issues

• Adoption Law
• Guardianship Law

Certificates

Former President
Academy of California Adoption Lawyers

Chairman, Ethics Committee
Academy of California Adoption Lawyers

Chairman, Ethics Committee
American Academy of Adoption Lawyers

Fellow
American Academy of Adoption Lawyers

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Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Owner
  Law Offices of Douglas R. Donnelly
  1989
• Partner
  Donnelly, Schlottman & Nichols, Lawyers at Law
  1977

Education

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Costs

• Payment With Credit Card

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