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Michael D. Donovan

Overview

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

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

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Donovan Axler 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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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Class Act”

Posted by: a Class Action client, 2009-04-09 almost 3 years ago.

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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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Aurora Dawn Harris

I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a leading Consumer Advocate and nationally known for the excellent results he obtains for his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Aurora Harris , Santa Clarita (CA), 7 months ago
Ronald Lee Burdge

I endorse this lawyer's work. There are very few class action attorneys who know the law as well as Mike. He has a national reputation that is well... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ronald Burdge , Dayton (OH), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

27 years since Michael D. Donovan was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1985 05/21/2011
Dist. of Columbia Active 1986 09/29/2009
Pennsylvania Active 1988 02/09/2012

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

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
Vern Countryman Award for Excellence in Consumer Law The National Consumer Law Center 2009
2007 Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist Public Justice Foundation 2007
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chair American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Class Action and Derivative Suits Committee, Consumer Law Subcommittee 2000-present
Former Chair National Association of Consumer Advocates 1996-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 6
Answers: 4 Legal Answers
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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
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Credit Card Class Actions Consumer Financial Services Litigation Institute 2008
Consumer Class Actions Consumer Rights Litigation Conference 2007
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