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Biography
Over 25 years experiencelitigating Personal Injury matters including Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Nursing HomeAbuse, Products Liability and Slip and Fall Accidents. A life long resident of Pennsylvania,and a founding partner of Donaghue & Labrum, LLP, Hugh has dedicated hislegal career to aggressively representing his clients and their loved ones withpassion and expertise.
Experienced and Aggressive Personal Injury and Accident Lawyer.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
Car Accident
30%
43 years
Medical Malpractice
20%
Slip and Fall Accident
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 43 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Lawyer
I cannot say enough about Hugh Donaghue. He was reassuring, always available to answer my questions and his staff and the other attorneys in the office were great. More importantly the results far exceeded what I imagined the case to be worth.
Hugh Augustine Donaghue's Lawyer Endorsements
"Well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Hugh is an aggressive advocate for his clients and a skilled trial lawyer."
Robert Schwarz
Criminal defense lawyer
Kathryn Luce
Personal injury lawyer
Tyler Therriault
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Top Lawyer - Medical Malpractice, Main Line Today Magazine
2016
Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Best Lawyer - Personal Injury, Delaware County Times
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine
2013
Top Rated Lawyers in Pennsylvania, The Legal Intelligencer
2013
Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Rated Lawyers in Pennsylvania, The Legal Intelligencer
2012
Awesome Attorney, Philadelphia Life Magazine
2012
Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine
2012
Top Lawyer (Medical Malpractice, Main Line Today Magazine
2012
Top Lawyer (Personal Injury), Main Line Today Magazine
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Solicitor, Concord Township
2006 - Present
Register of Wills, Register Of Wills County Of Delaware
2006 - Present
Partner, Donaghue & Labrum, LLP
2005 - Present
Solicitor, Chadds Ford Township
1985 - Present
Special Counsel, County Of Delaware
1987 - 2005
Partner, Donaghue & Bradley
1985 - 1985
Judge Pro-Tem, County Of Delaware
1984 - 1986
Partner, Kenney and Donaghue
1982 - 1984
Associate, Brooks, Bradley and Kenney
Associations
1982 - Present
Delaware County Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Moot Court Honor SocietyMember
Chester County Bar Association
Member
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Member
National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Member
Delaware County Trial Lawyers Association
Attorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Medical Malpractice Verdict
5.9million
Medical Malpractice
$3,025,000 - settlement
Personal Injury
$1,000,000 - Settlement
Automobile Accident
$700,000 - Settlement
Slip and Fall
$650,000 - Jury Verdict
Medical Malpractice
Settlement - $780,000.00
Slip and Fall Accident
1,925,000
Education
1982
Delaware (Widener) School of Law
J.D.
N/A
Saint Joseph's University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Saint Joseph's University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
West Catholic Alumni Association
Personal Injury Litigation
Languages
English