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John A. Donsbach
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John A. Donsbach

4.9
17 reviews

504 Blackburn Dr., Augusta, GA 30907

Business Law, Business Estate Planning, Business Formation and 31 more

About John A. Donsbach

John A. Donsbach practices at Donsbach Law Group, LLC

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Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
May 23, 2019
Hired Attorney

My case was incredibly complex and involved many legal areas: probate law, contract law, LLC law and a few other areas of both Georgia and South Carolina law. While sadly I hired him late in the process, he was able to get up to speed fast on the many twists and turns my case had taken before hiring him. His communication style and response time were excellent. I highly recommend him to anyone that needs an attorney who can understand complex detail and nuance.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 22, 2011
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We were so very well pleased by Mr.Donsbach's professionalism. He very patiently guided us through legal matters we really had no idea how to maneuver through. He explained to us the details that needed to be addressed and then did them for us. His office staff is very friendly and professional as well. We were so happy that we had taken the recommendation from our broker to use Mr. Donsbach's services.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 3
    • Business Formation
    • Business Litigation
    • Business Planning
  • Corporate Law
  • Contracts
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Collections
  • Taxation 2
    • Estate and Gift Taxation
    • Tax Planning
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate 1
    • Commercial Real Estate
  • Other 19
    • Business Estate Planning
    • Business Reorganization
    • Business Succession Planning
    • Business Taxation
    • Business Transactions
    • Corporate Contracts
    • Corporate Tax Planning
    • Corporate Tax Controversies
    • Federal Tax Controversies
    • Tax Litigation
    • State Tax Controversies
    • State Taxation
    • Probate Taxation
    • Probate Litigation
    • Probate
    • Family Wealth Transfer
    • Private Foundations
    • Wealth Preservation
    • Wills

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $250 - $325/hr
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 25% - 40%
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Donsbach Law Group, LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    S.C. Dep't of Soc. Servs. v. Scott K., 380 S.C. 140, 668 S.E.2d 425 (S.C. Ct. App. 2008)
    Ford v. Reynolds, 315 Ga. App. 200, 726 S.E.2d 687 (Ga. Ct. App. 2012)
    Davis v. VCP South, LLC , 321 Ga. App. 503, 740 S.E.2d 410 (Ga. Ct. App. 2013)
    Davis v. VCP South, LLC, 297 Ga. 616, 774 S.E.2d 606 (Ga. 2015)
  • Additional Links
    http://www.donsbachlaw.com http://www.donsbachlaw.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1999, Alabama
    2000, Georgia
    2001, South Carolina
    Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Federal District Court of South Carolina, United States Tax Court, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
    Memberships
    Augusta Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
    Class of 1999
    J.D.

    Boston University
    Class of 2000
    LL.M.
    Taxation
    Other Education
    Vanderbilt University
    Class of 1996
    B.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    John A. Donsbach was admitted in 1999 to the State of Alabama.
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    Yes, John A. Donsbach has a 4.8 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Donsbach Law Group, LLC has 3 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    John A. Donsbach attended Boston University and University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    John A. Donsbach is the Managing Partner of the firm.

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