Spinelli | Donald | Nott

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  • Established in 1985
  • Firm Size 3
  • Experienced and aggressive trial attorneys providing personalized representation for all types of Personal Injury cases

  • Peer Reviews

    4.6/5.0 (24)
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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About this firm

We are committed to providing clients with professional advice and exceptional representation, tailoring an approach to litigation consistent with each client’s goals and expectations. Whether representing large corporations and insurance clients, or small businesses and individuals in litigation, our focus is always on the client. The firm effectively and aggressively works to reach and exceed the client’s litigation goals. The unique relationship between the firm and each of its clients assures the most beneficial and effective representation possible on litigated matters and seeks to assist clients avoid future legal problems.

The firm specializes in civil litigation and appeals, with substantial experience and exceptional results in the areas of personal injury, government entity liability, employment and labor law, insurance coverage and bad faith, products liability, construction defects and civil rights. The lawyers at the firm have a reputation for effectively handling large and complex cases through trial as well as appeals impacting substantial legal issues in California. The firm is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is proud to be listed on Martindale-Hubbell’s “Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers,” a rating based on confidential assessments by lawyers and judges. Demonstrating their ability and professional standards of conduct, each of the firm’s shareholders has received an “AV” rating from peer lawyers and judges.
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Areas of Practice (35)

  • Public Entities
  • Sexual Abuse of Minors
  • Employment Claims
  • Constitutional Law
  • Dangerous Condition of Public Property
  • Construction Law
  • Construction Defects
  • Construction Contract/Delay Claims
  • Mechanic’s Liens
  • Employment Litigation and Investigations
  • Discrimination/Harassment/Wrongful Termination Litigation
  • ADA Claims
  • Wage and Hour Claims
  • Employment Counseling
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Personal Injury
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Premises Liability
  • Wrongful Death
  • Mass-Tort Cases
  • Product Liability
  • Business Litigation
  • Contractual Disputes
  • Executive Contracts and Trade Secret Litigation
  • Contract Drafting
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Land Use
  • Insurance
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Bad Faith Litigation
  • Appellate
  • Investigations
  • Education and Title IX Investigations
  • Sports Investigations
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People (3)

Domenico D. Spinelli: Attorney with Spinelli | Donald | Nott
Domenico D. Spinelli
Of Counsel
4.6
16 Reviews
Sacramento, CA

Government Entity Representation (School Districts, Cities and Counties, and Special Districts), Employment Litigation and Counseling, Sports Injuries/Assumption of Risk, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith, Real Estate, Agriculture and Wine Industry Litigation View More

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J. Scott Donald: Attorney with Spinelli | Donald | Nott
J. Scott Donald
Shareholder
4.7
9 Reviews
Sacramento, CA

Construction Disputes and Defect Litigation, Real Estate, Administrative Law, Business Litigation, Government Entity Representation, Conducts prompt, thorough and impartial Workplace, Title IX and Athletic Program Investigations View More

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Ross R. Nott: Attorney with Spinelli | Donald | Nott
Ross R. Nott
Shareholder
5.0
5 Reviews
Sacramento, CA

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Litigation, Catastrophic Personal Injury/Wrongful Death, Employment Litigation and Counseling, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith, Public Entity Representation, Fire/Life Safety Property and Injury Litigation View More

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (24 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Scott Donald by a Partner on 08/06/09 in Defense Litigation

    Mr. J. Scott Donald is an excellent lawyer. He posesses intellectual acumen, very fine trial skills and the highest level of professional courtesy and demeanor with his collegues and opposing counsel.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Scott Donald by a Partner on 08/03/09 in Personal Injury Defense

    Scott Donald is one of the most highly-skilled and ethical lawyers I have come acress in his practice area or any other, and is deserving of the highest rating possible. I would have no reservations about referring even my best clients or closest fa... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Scott Donald by a Managing Partner on 07/29/09 in Litigation

    I have worked with Scott on several cases and continue to refer litigtion matters to him. Scott is highly reliable, consciencious and an excellent litigator.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Scott Donald by a Partner on 07/29/09 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for J. Scott Donald by a Partner on 07/22/09 in Construction Litigation

    Terrific lawyer and person. Great asset to the community.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Domenico D. Spinelli by a Managing Partner on 10/23/09 in Torts

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Domenico D. Spinelli by a Partner on 10/09/09 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.4/5.0 Review for Domenico D. Spinelli by a Member on 10/12/09 in Personal Injury

    I have not had a case with this lawyer in a long time but he has a good reputation in the community.

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  • 4.2/5.0 Review for J. Scott Donald by a Of Counsel on 07/21/09 in Construction Defects

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  • 4.0/5.0 Review for Domenico D. Spinelli by a Of Counsel on 10/19/09 in Personal Injury Defense

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