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Douglas A. Hatherley

19762 MacArthur Boulevard, Second Floor Irvine, California 92612
(949) 337-4050
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Firm: Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP
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Firm

Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP


Years In Practice

12


Phone Number (949) 337-4050

Douglas A. Hatherley is Partner with Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP and a Certified Family Law Specialist. Mr. Hatherley’s practice is focused on the issues of family law litigation, including child custody and visitation, spousal support, child support, domestic violence, paternity, and division of assets. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School.

Mr. Hatherley has practiced family law exclusively since being admitted to the bar and has worked at prominent family law firms in Orange County, the Inland Empire, and Los Angeles. During law school, Mr. Hatherley served as a judicial extern in the Family Law Division of the Los Angeles Superior Court for a highly respected family law judge. He was also Senior Production Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review.

Mr. Hatherley is a graduate of the National Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (NFLTI) in Houston, Texas. NFLTI is the preeminent litigation skills course dedicated exclusively to family law. During this intensive program, attendees develop skills training in all aspects of family law litigation, from opening statement to closing argument. Attendees receive hands-on training and experience in developing the theme of the case, opening statements, evidence, custody evaluations and psychological testing, business valuations, technology in the courtroom, direct and cross examination of parties and experts, and closing arguments.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Family Law
Separation and Divorce
Child Support and Custody
Domestic Violence
Spousal Support
What is the scope of this lawyer's practice?
 
Family Law - 25%
 
Separation and Divorce - 20%
 
Child Support and Custody - 10%
 
Domestic Violence - 10%
 
Spousal Support - 10%
How is this lawyer compensated?
Hourly
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on an hourly fee.
Bar Admissions
California
Admitted in 2009
Awards
Mr. Hatherley has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars list six years in a row, named one of the Top 40 Family Law Lawyers Under 40 in California by the American Society of Legal Advocates, and published in the Daily Journal, a leading legal newspaper.  He has also attained the coveted AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell. AV Preeminent® is Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for his legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Organizations & Affiliations
Orange County Bar Association
Work Experience
Stegmeier, Gelbart, Schwartz & Benavente, LLP
2015 - Current
Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC
2014 - 2015
Douglas A. Hatherley, Attorney at Law
2013 - 2014
Dishon & Block
2011 - 2013
Law Offices of Korol and Velen
2010 - 2011
Law & Mediation Offices of Pauline Rosen
2009 - 2010
Education
Loyola Marymount University, J.D.
Graduated 2009
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (949) 337-4050
19762 MacArthur Boulevard, Second Floor
Irvine, California 92612
Irvine, California 92612
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