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Donahue Fitzgerald Launches Dedicated Wildfire Litigation Practice: East Bay’s Largest Law Firm Takes on Growing Need to Defend Large Wildfire Cases in California and Beyond
In California alone, the 2024 wildfire season incurred billions in losses for property, income and infrastructure. The Donahue Fitzgerald Wildfire Litigation Defense team has experience with the wide range of clients impacted by the growing risk and veracity of these disasters, including vegetation management, telecommunications and utility construction companies in California, Texas, Washington and Colorado, […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Attorneys Recognized as AV Preeminent on Martindale-Hubbell®
Lawrence K. Rockwell, Partner Kristin A. Pace, Partner Merrill J. Schwartz, Of Counsel Mary R. Rudser, Of Counsel Michael M.K. Sebree, Partner Denae Budde, Partner Dawn Newton, Partner David A. Stein, Of Counsel Jonathan N. Osder, Of Counsel Jonathan M. Wong, Of Counsel Beginning in 1868, Martindale-Hubbell is a leading global network on over one […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Advises Norton Packaging in Significant Investment by Platinum Equity
Platinum Equity’s investment in Norton marks a significant milestone for the Hayward, California-based company. Founded in 1901, Norton specializes in high-quality plastic pails and rigid packaging used across diverse markets including paints and coatings, chemicals, food products, lubricants, and more. The investment supports Norton’s next phase of growth, including continued product innovation and potential expansion […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Elevates Two Lawyers to Partner
“Padmini and Emily are examples of the type of lawyers who thrive at Donahue Fitzgerald – high achievers focused on delivering results for their clients with experience and practices vital to the Bay Area ecosystem,” said Donahue Fitzgerald Managing Partner Andrew MacKay. “We look forward to seeing their continued professional excellence, client diligence and professional […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Welcomes Four New Lawyers
“Our growth in 2025 has really accelerated, and these four lawyers are all exemplary of the caliber of talent we’re adding to the firm, specifically to address evolving client needs,” said Donahue Fitzgerald Managing Partner Andrew MacKay. “We look forward to a banner year in 2026, including settling into our newly expanded offices next spring […]
Senior Counsel Ani N. Keledjian Joins Donahue Fitzgerald
Ani is a Senior Counsel in the Real Estate practice group where she focuses on residential and commercial transactions. She has experience representing landlords and tenants, sellers and buyers in both residential and commercial transactions. Ani also has prior experience in general civil litigation, business, and trust litigation. She holds a B.A. from the University […]
New Prop 65 Claims Target Receipt Paper
Starting in December 2024, any person who wants to bring a lawsuit against a business that is exposing the public (or its own employees) to BPS or BPA without warning them is required to provide a written warning and 60 days’ notice. That notice period allows the retailer who receives the warning letter to settle […]
Senior Counsel Christian R. Jajeh Joins Donahue Fitzgerald
Christian R. Jajeh is Senior Counsel in the firm’s Trusts and Estates practice group, focusing on estate planning, trust and probate administration, and related tax matters. He works closely with individuals and families to develop comprehensive estate plans and guides fiduciaries and beneficiaries through both contested and uncontested trust and estate administrations. Before joining Donahue […]
CPPA Announces $1.35M Fine in Tractor Supply Case: What Every Business Should Learn
The CCPA applies broadly. It covers for-profit businesses that operate in California that either: Earn more than $25 million in annual gross revenues; Buy, sell, or share the personal information of 100,000 or more California residents, households, or devices annually; or Derive at least half of their annual revenue from selling or sharing personal information. […]
Associate Garrett W. Burton Joins Donahue Fitzgerald
Garrett is an associate in the firm’s Construction and Litigation practice groups, with a primary focus on construction defect litigation. He has represented a wide range of clients across the construction industry, including general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals. His experience spans claims of all sizes from minor cosmetic issues to complex, high-stakes disputes involving […]