About Donald Joseph
Donald Joseph McMullen is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar on November 26, 2002, and holds bar number 220840. His license is currently in active status. Mr. McMullen is a partner at James & McMullen, LLP, a law firm located at 445 North State Street, Ukiah, California 95482. He has been practicing law for over 23 years, serving clients throughout Mendocino County and the surrounding regions.
Mr. McMullen earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, graduating in 2002. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Chico, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at McGeorge School of Law, he gained practical experience through various internships and clerkships, preparing him for his legal career.
Mr. McMullen concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate law, litigation, insurance, and business law. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving property disputes, contractual disagreements, insurance claims, and corporate governance issues. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. McMullen has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Mendocino and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Ukiah for five years.
Mr. McMullen is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Mendocino County Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the California State Bar's Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Mr. McMullen is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Mendocino County effectively.
