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Patrick T. Donovan

Patrick T. Donovan

9.5

Superb

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 14

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Criminal Defense
    8 years, 6,500 cases
  • 30% DUI / DWI
    8 years, 1,000 cases
  • 20% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
    6 years, 200 cases
  • 10% Personal Injury
    6 years, 20 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Patrick Donovan is a highly regarded criminal defense and personal injury attorney. A former prosecutor, Attorney Donovan has tried cases on both sides of the... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Thank you Patrick!”

Posted by: Donna, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Attorney Patrick Donovan is the one you want to go with, without hesitation! From our first meeting, he was prepared and gave me solid advice and... more
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5 star rating

“Great attorney!”

Posted by: Joe, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Attorney Donovan handled two cases for my family in a skillful and professional manner. I would recommend Mr. Donovan for any legal cases as he was... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

63 endorsements


David C. Newton

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: David Newton , Boston (MA), 14 days ago
Michael Dayan Terani

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Terani , Beverly Hills (CA), 25 days ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since Patrick T. Donovan was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts Active 2005 05/03/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Office of Patrick Donovan 2007–present
Assistant District Attorney at Norfolk District Attorney 2005–2007
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Suffolk University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 2005
University of Rochester Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1997

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Zealous Advocacy Committee for Public Counsel Services 2010
Service Norfolk County District Attorney's Office 2007
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Norfolk County Bar Association 2007–present
Quincy Bar Association 2005–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 14
Answers: 233 Legal Answers
6 Best Answers - chosen by asker
137 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
19 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Yearly Update Quincy Bar Association 2013
What Every Attorney Needs to Know About Arrests in Mass Lawyers.com Blog 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Tech Update Law Quincy Bar Association 2013
Criminal Consequnces Quincy Bar Association 2013
See all 6 speaking engagements