About Donald R.
Donald R. Oder is a California-licensed attorney admitted to the State Bar of California in 1999, holding. He is the owner and managing attorney of the Law Office of Donald R. Oder, located in San Diego, California. Mr. Oder has been practicing law for over 26 years, serving clients throughout San Diego County and the broader Southern California region.
Mr. Oder earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, graduating in 1999. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, magna cum laude, in 1996. During his time at Hastings, he served as the Senior Executive Note Editor for the Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal.
Mr. Oder's practice areas include business law, immigration law, and mesothelioma and asbestos litigation. He represents individuals and businesses in matters such as business formation, employment visas, and asbestos-related claims. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Oder has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He has also appeared before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate attorney at Brayton Purcell LLP from 2000 to 2004 and served as the managing attorney at the Law Offices of Anthony E. Vieira from 2005 to 2007.
Mr. Oder is an active member of the State Bar of California and the San Diego County Bar Association. He has been recognized for his commitment to client service and legal excellence. Mr. Oder is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to effectively serve the diverse communities of San Diego County.