Mr. Koczanowicz began practicing law in 1987 after receiving his J.D. from University of La Verne. While in the Los Angeles area, he was an associate with Bollington, Stilz, Bloeser and Curry and later with McKay, Byrne, Graham and Van Dam. His practice was concentrated in the areas of insurance defense, coverage issues and environmental law.

Mr. Koczanowicz moved to the mountain area in 1991. For the next eight years, Mr. Koczanowicz served as a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Fresno, working in the areas of environmental law, insurance and governmental tort claim litigation, and defense of civil rights lawsuits.

In September of 1999, he opened his office in Oakhurst, focusing on municipal and governmental law, real estate, business litigation, personal injury and environmental law. In August of 2004, he was joined by Larry A. Donaldson, and the firm of Koczanowicz & Donaldson was established.

In addition to the practice of law, Mr. Koczanowicz is available to serve as a mediator for conflict or dispute resolution. Mr. Koczanowicz serves as a Court-appointed Mediator and is on the panel for the Early Neutral Evaluation Process for Fresno County Superior Court.

Mr. Donaldson graduated from San Joaquin College of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1975. His 29-year legal career has provided him with extensive experience in various areas of practice. These include civil and criminal litigation, personal injury, wills and trusts, family law, as well as business and real property law.Mr. Donaldson’s extensive experience was gained from being in private practice for eight years, as well as working for governmental entities. He has served as a Deputy District Attorney for the County of Fresno and Assistant District Attorney for the Kings County. Mr. Donaldson’s municipal law experience was gained as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Visalia and for the past 16 years, a Senior Deputy City Attorney for the City of Fresno. In August of 2004, Mr. Donaldson joined Mr. Koczanowicz in the Oakhurst office, establishing the law firm of Koczanowicz & Donaldson. Mr. Donaldson will focus his practice in the areas of wills and trusts and family law, as well as personal injury and business and civil litigation.Mr. Donaldson is a native of the San Joaquin Valley and recently with his wife, Marie, acquired property in the Eastern Madera County foothills. He finds this a wonderful place to practice law and looks forward to many years of service to his clients and the community.