The Clinebell Law Firm

Happy Thanks Giving, friends. If the only prayer you say in your whole life is ‘thank you,’ that would suffice. Eckhart von Hochheim, circa 1300 A.D., German Theologian

We are open for business, Governor. Serving the needs of our valued clients.

On this Veterans Day, we honor our heroes. Thank you, veterans.

The Clinebell Law Firm now maintains offices in three Counties in California: Our headquarters in San Clemente; and branch offices in Santa Ana and El Cajon. We look forward to welcoming you to The Clinebell Law Firm. Here you will find excellence in the practice of law; and over 40 years of experience in business, commercial, real estate and probate litigation and in business advice and counsel. Our lawyers are experienced, skilled, and consistently produce great result...s. Your initial consultation at The Clinebell Law Firm is always free of charge. Virtual (Zoom) appointments available. Have you a business or personal legal problem that's been bothering you for some time, but has not been addressed? We can help. Call 949 366 9394, or e-mail us at [email protected] www.theclinebelllawfirm.com

Congratulations to our founder and lawyer extraordinaire, Donald Clinebell, on his marriage to Barbara 10/20/20! All the best to the happy couple, Donald and Barbara Clinebell!

Sad. As the owner of a California law practice for 33 years, I can testify that California incentivizes businesses not to grow and thrive and create jobs, but to leave the State. Donald Clinebell, JD

Clients and friends beware! There is a disgusting covid-related scam out there and it’s just that- disgusting and a scam. It tries to take advantage of the atmosphere of fear that has been created in the country. Don’t get taken in! Here’s generally how it goes. It starts with a telephone call: ________________________________ "Good morning. According to our system, you are likely to have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means ...that you now need to self-isolate for 7 days and take a COVID-19 test." "OK. Can you tell me who that person was?" "I'm not able to tell you that. That is confidential information." "Right. Um... so ...." "But you do need to be tested within the next 72 hours. So can I just get the best mailing address so that we can send a kit to you?" "Ok (gives address)" "Thank you - and I just need to take a payment card so that we can finalize this and send the kit to you." "Sorry - a payment card? I thought this was all free?" "No - I'm afraid not. There is a one-off fee of $50 for the kit and test results. Could you read off the long card number for me, please, when you're ready." "No - that's not right." "I'm afraid it is. Can you give me the card number please - this is very important, and there are penalties for not complying." See more

Pleased to report that The Clinebell Law Firm last week obtained a $1.9 million dollar settlement for a quality client, a medium sized company based in Florida ...with a major contract grievance against the State of California. Despite a State agency's threat to "bury" our client in legal fees and costs, TCLF handled the matter in the Superior Court, Sacramento County, with efficiency, experience, and expertise, including major e-discovery, and with an outstanding result. When the case came to TCLF, the State was offering to pay exactly zero in settlement. Last week, the State wrote a check to our client for $1.9 million dollars. Kudos to the TCLF team of attorneys and paralegals. See more

Yes, we are open and fully serving our clients! With all the necessary precautions in place. Zoom and telelegal appointments available. Half hour initial consultation is always free of charge at The Clinebell Law Firm. Excellence in the practice of law. (949 366-9394 or [email protected])

The Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted countless California businesses and their operations. The fallout has raised a host of legal questions and issues related to contract performance: Commercial and real estate contracts, commercial tenancies, and pending sales of real property are all affected. The issues include frustration of purpose, impossibility or impracticability of performance and what is called "force majuere." Force majuere is a common law doctrine that o...riginated in English law in 1861; it governs powerfully the legal obligations of parties to a contract when events overtake the ability of the parties to the contract to allocate in advance the risk of non-performance. If you have issues coming up in this area -- as a commercial tenant or commercial landlord, a party to a pending real estate transaction, or simply as a party to a commercial/business contract, we can help. We are already assisting many business men and women whose businesses have been deeply affected by this pandemic. Take action now! Call or e-mail us for a free half-hour consultation (via phone or Zoom). 949 366 9394 [email protected] Be well.

To all the Moms, Grandmas, Aunts, Sisters, and Mother Figures...a very Happy ‘Mother’s Day indeed!

OUR OFFICES ARE OPEN! ZOOM APPOINTMENTS AND INITIAL CONSULTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE. (Initial consultations at The Clinebell Law Firm are always free of charge.) Social distancing and ground rules (including use of masks) -- designed to protect our staff and our clients -- are in place in our physical offices. We are fully operational and fully of service. Let's get started on that legal matter that's been put off or delayed. My direct line is 949 981 7847. ... I look forward to speaking with you. Donald Clinebell, JD, PBK Managing Partner Chair, Litigation Department

TELELEGAL SERVICES FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME! Got a legal matter on your mind? And a little extra time during this "stay at home" period? Give us a call. Our Firm is open and we are fully serving our clients. Your matter can likely be handled through Zoom meeting/consultation, telephone, e-mail, e-mail attachment and, where needed, e-filing. Your initial consultation at The Clinebell Law Firm is always free of charge. Give us a call or shoot us an e-mail (below). Or... call me on my direct line, at 949 981 7847. Donald Donald Clinebell, JD, PBK, CLM THE CLINEBELL LAW FIRM, APC 949 366 9394 [email protected] 949 981 7847 drc direct

Clear and calm thinking at a time when many smart folks are not thinking clearly. Great read. We will thrive!

"Dance like no one is watching; e-mail like it may one day be read aloud in a deposition." -- Olivia Nuzzi, reporter for The Daily Beast Words of wisdom indeed.

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