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J. Scott DonaldShareholderEmail: scottd@lsdnlaw.com Telephone: (916) 448-7888 Facsimile: (916) 448-6888 
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Areas of Practice Emphasis: Construction Disputes & Defect Litigation Real Estate Administrative Law Business Litigation Government Entity Representation Representative Matters: In re American Samoa High School Athletes – formulated investigation plan which uncovered high school sports recruiting scandal involving student athletes from American Samoa. The investigation was followed by successful prosecution of claim in favor of governing body against those involved with scandal. SFC v. Greystone – jury verdict in favor of client/project architect in construction defect jury trial involving 160 apartment units. Obtained special defense verdict for client following six week trial and recovered costs for client in post-trial proceedings. Vela v. Prime Equipment Sales – defense jury verdict in favor of contractor for construction site injury where plaintiff sustained verifiable closed head injury and multiple fractures after falling from scissor lift. Cirby Hills HOA v. Cirby Hills Development – represented developer in large HOA defect litigation ultimately obtaining sufficient contribution from subcontractors and carriers as well as compromise from Plaintiff HOA to resolve case under terms favorable to developer clients. In re California Energy Litigation – represented energy supplier in industry-wide claim by State of California involving claims of energy market supply and price manipulation. Pro-Exteriors, Inc. v. Tran – represented Plaintiff framing subcontractor in bench trial seeking payment of $130,000 owed under commercial subcontract. General contractor alleged that framing work was defective and the project was delayed by client. After defeating the general contractor’s claims, the Court awarded the full amount owed to client plus attorneys fees and costs. Admissions: California State Bar (1992) United States District Court, Eastern District of California Education: California Western School of Law (J.D. 1991) University of California, Davis (B.A., 1987) Membership & Recognitions: Member, Sacramento County Bar Association; Association of Defense Counsel, Northern California; El Dorado County Superior Court, Judge pro tem; Martindale-Hubbell “AV” rated. |
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