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Partner Michael S. Ward Joins Donahue Fitzgerald
Michael Ward is an employment law attorney with over three decades of experience supporting for-profit and nonprofit employers across California. His practice is uniquely positioned at the intersection of legal compliance, organizational leadership, and workforce strategy, making him a trusted resource for executives, in-house counsel, and HR professionals. He provides proactive, management-side legal counsel that […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Attorneys Recognized in the Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition
Dawn Newton, Franchise Law Kristin A. Pace, Tax Law Merrill J. Schwartz, Real Estate Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers recognitions are compiled based on a comprehensive peer-review survey. About Dawn Newton Dawn is certified as a legal specialist in […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Attorney Recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2026 Edition
Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For over four decades, our Purely Peer Review® methodology has upheld the principle that recognition should be earned through the opinions of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings. Each year, more than 13 million confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing […]
NEW: Notice on Qualifying Acts of Violence Leave & Accommodation Required to be Given to Employees
A copy of the notice can be obtained in fifteen different languages here. As of July 1, 2025, employers must provide the notice to employees when hired, annually, upon request, and to any employee who informs the employer that they are a victim of violence or the family member of a victim of violence. Victims […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Attorneys Named 2025 Super Lawyers
Northern California Super Lawyers: Natasha S. Chee: Entertainment & Sports Andrew S. MacKay: Intellectual Property Dawn Newton: Franchise/Dealership Kristin A. Pace: Estate Planning & Probate Mary M. Rudser: Estate Planning & Probate Jessica M. Takano: Civil Litigation: Plaintiff Jonathan Wong: Immigration Business Emily L. Yip: Estate & Trust Litigation Denae H. Budde: Real Estate Daniel […]
Donahue Fitzgerald LLP Reaffirms Commitment to Oakland with Lease Renewal and Expansion at Lake Merritt Plaza
With deep roots in Oakland dating back over a century, Donahue Fitzgerald has been a cornerstone of the local legal and business landscape. The firm’s decision to expand its footprint at Lake Merritt Plaza reflects both its sustained growth and its commitment to serving clients throughout the Bay Area and beyond from the heart of […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Advises Hall Equities Group in $111 Million Purchase of High-Profile Walnut Creek Office Complex
Ygnacio Center is a block from Walnut Creek BART station and is comprised of three prominent office buildings located on 2001 and 2033 North Main Street, and 1990 North California Boulevard. Hall Equities Group was represented by Donahue Fitzgerald’s Real Estate and Business and Corporate Practice Groups: Adam Engelskirchen, Lead Partner on the deal John […]
Partner Daniel Schacht Named to Billboard’s 2025 “Top Music Lawyers” List
Excerpted from the article: “Schacht represents a diverse group of heavy-hitting artists in multiple genres. Ranging from Carlos Santana to Missy Elliot, as well as the estate of Malik Taylor, who was professionally known as A Tribe Called Quest’s Phife Dawg. Schacht specializes in several areas including advising artists and creators on how to best […]
Daniel Schacht: An Active Voice at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Berkeley Law Conference on Digital Disruption
UC Berkeley Law partnered with the university’s Haas School of Business for PLAY, a student-led conference connecting people seeking greater involvement with media, entertainment, and technology through exposure to leading industry thought leaders. The daylong event featured C-suite executives, industry leaders, and other experts in media, entertainment, technology, sports, gaming, music, film, and television. The conference’s […]
Donahue Fitzgerald Advises Veenstra & Kimm, a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Firm, in The Kleinfelder Group’s Acquisition
Veenstra & Kimm was represented by Donahue Fitzgerald’s Business and Corporate Group: Arun Bose, Associate Greg Cristobal, Paralegal Kathrin Dimas, Partner Michael Sebree, Partner Lucas Sells, Legal Secretary Read the full press release, Veenstra & Kimm, a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Firm With a Strong Presence in the Midwest Market, Joins Kleinfelder.