Michael Cleaves Donaldson

Background

Donaldson, Michael Cleaves was born on October 13, 1939 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of Wyman C. and Ernestine (Greenwood) Donaldson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Florida, 1961; Juris Doctor, University of California, Berkeley, 1967.

Career

Associate, Harris & Hollingsworth, Los Angeles, 1969-1972; partner, McCabe & Donaldson, Los Angeles, 1972-1979; private practice, Law Office of Medical Corps Donaldson, Los Angeles, 1979-1990; partner, Dern & Donaldson, Los Angeles, 1990-1994; partner, Berton & Donaldson, Beverly Hills, California, since 1994. Lecturer in field; judge, preliminary and finalist judge International Emmys. Preliminary judge Night Time Emmys.

General counsel Indiana Feature Project West, International Documentary Association.

Achievements

• Michael Cleaves Donaldson has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Negotiating Skills In a Day For Dummies

    (Get the know-how to successfully negotiate to get what yo...)

  • Negociacion Para Dummies/ Negotiating for Dummies (Para Dummies) (Spanish Edition)

Membership

Board of directors California Theatre Council, Los Angeles First lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1961-1964. Member American Bar Association (entertainment and sports section), NATAS, National Academy Cable Broadcasting, Beverly Hills Bar Association (chairman entertainment section), L.A.Copyright Society.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, writing, gardening, hiking, skiing.

Connections

Married Diana D., September 12, 1969(divorced 1979). Children: Michelle, Amy, Wendy. Married Mimi Schwied, September 14, 1991.

Father:

Wyman C. Donaldson

Mother:

Ernestine (Greenwood) Donaldson

Spouse:

Mimi Schwied

Spouse:

Diana D.

child:

Michelle Donaldson

child:

Wendy Donaldson

child:

Amy Donaldson