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Michael D. Donovan

Michael D. Donovan

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

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 90% Class Action
    21 years, 100 cases (4 examples)
  • 10% Securities / Investment Fraud

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (20%-40%)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Hourly ($600-$700/hour)
  • Pro Bono (15%)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

None

Contact Information
  • Donovan Searles, LLC
    1845 Walnut Street Suite 1100
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
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About me: Donovan Searles LLC is a law firm dedicated to providing first class litigation services to institutional and individual investors, pension funds, hedge funds,... more

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“Class Act”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-04-09 7 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr Donovan handled a lawsuit for me against a reputable tire company that was not doing the right thing and admitting that the product they released... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 25 years since Michael D. Donovan was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 24 years since Michael D. Donovan was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • 22 years since Michael D. Donovan was first licensed to practice law in PA.

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Work Experience
Position Duration
Trial Attorney at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 1984–1987

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Vermont Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1984
Syracuse University A.B 1981

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
2007 Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist Public Justice Foundation 2007
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Philadelphia Magazine 2007
See all 8 awards

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Philadelphia Bar Association
Member Public Justice
See all 9 association entries

Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 2
Question: Can I start a class action suit against an...
Michael's answer: Yes, you can start a class action through counsel against the insurance company. It may be that... more

Publications
Article Publication Date
Rigorous Analysis of Class Action Burden of Proof Class Action & Derivative Suits (ABA) 2007
Preserving Judicial Recourse for Consumers: How to Combat Overreaching Arbitration Clauses Loyola Consumer 1998
See all 3 publications

Cases
Title:
Braun & Hummel v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Practice Area:
Class Action
Outcome:
$185 million judgment
Description:
Wage and Hour class action for 187,000 Pennsylvania hourly employees of Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores. Jury awarded complete relief after a six week...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Credit Card Class Actions Consumer Financial Services Litigation Institute 2008
Consumer Class Actions Consumer Rights Litigation Conference 2007
See all 3 speaking engagements