Karen Phillips Donahoe

Karen Phillips Donahoe has practiced law since 1980 and specialized in the field of family law since 1982. She is both an AV-Rated attorney by Martindale Hubble, the highest rating an attorney can receive from his or her peers and has also been selected by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine as a Southern California Super Lawyer in the field of Family Law. Super Lawyers are selected as being in the top 5% of lawyers in their given field of practice. Karen has long volunteered through the Los Angeles County Courts as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediator. Through these volunteer services, Karen, at the request of the courts, voluntarily mediates family law matters on the eve of court hearings. Her background including degrees in both Political Science and communications, in addition to her Law Degree; a long-term marriage with three children; and a childhood living in different parts of the world, uniquely qualifies her to represent Southern California families going through complex divorces. She understands the importance of communication, cultural diversity, and the special needs of families with children. She additionally has over 30 years of expertise in handling complex family law matters. Karen works with her clients as a team to develop a plan that will enable you to minimize frustrations and allow you to resolve your matter with a positive outcome. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Karen Phillips Donahoe included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Karen Phillips Donahoe Included on the 2026Southern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2013 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2012 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2011 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2008 Southern California Super Lawyers list 2007 Southern California Super Lawyers list

• Managing Partner

• Law Offices of Milton J Nenney, Associate, 1980 - 1983
• Mayer, Glassman & Gaines, Partner, 1983 - 1996

• Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediator - Los Angeles Superior Courts

• California, 1980

• Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member)
• Los Angeles Bar Association (Member)
• Beverly Hills Bar Association (Member)