Michael D. Donovan

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Michael D. Donovan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Class action Lawyer at Malvern, PA
Practice Areas: Class Action, Consumer Protection, Securities & Investment Fraud

1885 Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA

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About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Class Action 70%

Donovan Litigation Group, LLC is one of the few plaintiff class action firms to have tried to verdict successfully multiple class actions

37 years | 100 cases

70%
Consumer Protection 20%

37 years | 100 cases

20%
Securities and Investment Fraud 10%

37 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 800-900 per hour

Contingency

20%-40%

Pro bono

15 %

Retainer

Sometimes

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 37 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 39 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1986

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Donovan Litigation Group, LLC

1885 Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA, 19355

donovanlitigationgroup.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Michael online.

Michael D. Donovan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Carole | October 29, 2013

Mr. Donovan is a Super Lawyer

I had a wonderful experience with Mr. Donovan. He is by its name a Super Lawyer. He was compassionate and professional at the same time. He exceeded my expectations regarding my settlement. He was always there to answer my questions and took the time to explain the process in detail. He has his clien...t’s backs and I would recommend Mr. Donovan to my family and friends. Sincerely Carole C., Erdenheim, Pennsylvania

Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2009

Class Act

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 to the public was inferior. Mike was always professional and courteous . He answered all my questions in a timely manner and is a true gentleman. I wo...uld certainly refer Mike to anyone of my family and friends.

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Michael D. Donovan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Ronald Eisenberg

Class action lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Donovan is generous with his time in providing detailed answers to questions in the AVVO community. His experience shows."

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Joel Rhine

Class action lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kieron Quinn

Class action lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He worked with my firm on cases and is active and highly respected in The National Association of Consumer Advocates."

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Ronald Frederick

Class action lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is one of the finest attorneys i know. He is truly dedicated and not afraid to take on a big fight for the benefit of the little guy. He is experience and most importantly he is both respected and feared by defendants and opposing counsel. A lawyer's lawyer."

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M. Rawls

Unknown lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aurora Harris

Unknown lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Ronald Burdge

Class action lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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 earned and well deserved. I highly recommend him."

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Ronald Burdge

Lemon law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Vern Countryman Award for Excellence in Consumer Law, The National Consumer Law Center

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

2007 Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist, Public Justice Foundation

2007

Top 100 Super Lawyer 2007, Philadelphia Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Top 100 Verdict Winner in 2006, National Law Journal

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine

2005

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine

2003

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine

Work Experience

1984 - 1987

Trial Attorney, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Associations

2000 - Present

American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Class Action and Derivative Suits Committee, Consumer Law Subcommittee

Chair

1996 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Former Chair

1994 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1986 - Present

District of Columbia Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

American Bar Association

Subcommittee Chair

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Public Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Braun v Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 106 A.3d 656 (Pa 2014)

Final Judgment of over $240,000,000

In re John Shultzetenberg

Accountant Censure

Braun & Hummel v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

$185 million judgment

Samuel-Bassett v. Kia Motors Corp

$5.4 million verdict plus fees

In re Sunterra Corporation Securities Litigation

$5.4 million settlement

Rossman v. Fleet Bank, NA

Multimillion dollar settlement

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Education

1984

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Syracuse University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Consumer Financial Services Litigation Institute

Credit Card Class Actions

2007

Consumer Rights Litigation Conference

Consumer Class Actions

N/A

National Institute on Class Actions

Consumer and Employment Class Actions

Publications

2007

Class Action & Derivative Suits (ABA) Rigorous Analysis of Class Action Burden of Proof

1998

Loyola Consumer Preserving Judicial Recourse for Consumers: How to Combat Overreaching Arbitration Clauses

1984

Vermont Law Zoning Variance Administration in Vermont

Languages

English

Activity

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