On the right side of justice

Proven California civil litigation attorneys fighting for the rights of the underpaid, defrauded, or injured.

Experienced, aggressive, and focused on results

Donahoo & Associates, PC has a reputation for successfully representing clients in complex litigation. We are experienced litigators who take on large corporations and private entities, holding them accountable for their wrongdoing. We specialize in employment law, including prevailing wage, financial fraud, sexual abuse, and personal injury.

Attorney Richard E. Donahoo featured in news story covering a $15.6 million verdict he won for his client who unknowingly invested in a Ponzi scheme.

Trial tested, with a track record of success

Our attorneys are known for obtaining justice and fair compensation for individuals, multiple parties and class action plaintiffs. We often work with other law firms to pursue class actions on behalf of large groups of people with similar claims. We have a sophisticated litigation practice, assisting clients through trial and appeals when necessary.

Verdicts & Settlements

$15.6 Million
MetLife Ponzi Scheme

$7.4 Million
Wrongful Death

$17.95 Million
FLSA Overtime Case

$12 Million
Wage and Hour Class Action

$555,000
Non-Payment of Prevailing Wages

$675,000
Wrongful Termination / Non-Payment of Prevailing Wages

What Clients Say

The attorneys at Donahoo & Associates, PC took a personal interest in my case, worked with me directly, and my settlement was better than I initially expected.
Happy Client, California

Latest News

Electrician working on light figure installation in ceiling.

Inside Wireman vs Lighting Maintenance – what is the proper prevailing wage rate?

August 6, 2022

With the efficiencies and benefits of advances in lighting technology, including LED fixtures and lightbulbs, we’ve seen a big increase in projects that retrofit old […]

Electrician Working on Retrofit

California Energy Modernization, Proposition 39 and Prevailing Wage: What You Need to Know

March 25, 2020

Many California energy modernization projects are state funded  and must follow prevailing wage law. These projects improve efficiency in K-12 schools, colleges and universities and […]

Multimeter In Hands Of Electrician

Court Certifies Class Action Against Helix Electric, Inc. for Unlawful Business Practices, including Non-Payment of Prevailing Wages on a Public Works Project

January 24, 2020

In December 2019, the California Superior Court certified a class action brought on behalf of more than 200 workers employed by Helix Electric, Inc. on […]

Legal practice areas

Employment Law

Donahoo & Associates, PC is a leader in California employment law. We take your rights seriously and will work tirelessly to protect them.

Prevailing Wage

If you are a California public works contractor and your employer is violating Prevailing Wage Law, we will aggressively protect your interests and work to recover your lost pay.

Financial Fraud

Have you suffered a financial loss due to fraud? We will assist you in seeking justice for the harm that has been done to you.

Personal Injury

We will help you and your family secure the compensation you’re entitled to for recovery from a catastrophic accident or death of a loved one.

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