“The more complex and intricate a dispute is, the more clearly the most effective solution appears to me – it’s my version of seeing the forest from the trees.”

Donald B. Fornasier
Partner

Attorneys Focused on California

Donald B. Fornasier, Partner

2033 North Main Street, Suite 800
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

T: 925.930.6600
F: 925.930.6620

Don Fornasier emphasizes construction defect, premises liability, and environmental matters in his litigation practice. He has represented developers, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, design professionals, and property owners and their insurance interests over the past 20-plus years.

Reducing Threats to California’s Construction Professionals

A recent case concerned a complex, multi-party construction defect claim against the developer/general contractor. As counsel for the lead defendant, Don meticulously coordinated the retention of an expert witness team and numerous site inspections, which included destructive and forensic testing. As a result, he reduced the client’s potential liability significantly and was able to pass through potential liability to the subcontractors, design professionals, and material suppliers who worked on the project.

Education

Education

  • Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 1987
  • San Francisco State University, B.A., 1983


Admission

Admissions

  • State Bar of California, 1988


Memberships

Memberships

  • Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada
  • Contra Costa County Bar Association