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Michael D. Donovan

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  • Malvern, PA
  • Licensed for 34 years
  • Free consultation
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About Michael

Donovan Litigation Group, LLC is a law firm dedicated to providing first class litigation services to institutional and individual investors, pension funds, hedge funds, consumers and small businesses. The firm's nationwide practice focuses on securities litigation, corporate governance matters, class actions, shareholder rights, consumer litigation and cases against financial service providers, including banks, mortgage servicers, consumer debt collectors, consumer reporting agencies (credit bureaus).

Practice areas

Securities and investment fraudConsumer protectionClass action
  1. 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

    31 years, 100 cases

  2. Consumer protection: 20%

    31 years, 100 cases

  3. Securities and investment fraud: 10%

    31 years, 100 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

1885 Swedesford Road
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Donovan Litigation Group, LLC

1885 Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA, 19355

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
PAActive198807/13/2019
DCActive 198610/14/2017
NYCurrently registered 198507/11/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers31
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Pennsylvania Super LawyerPhiladelphia Magazine2017
Vern Countryman Award for Excellence in Consumer LawThe National Consumer Law Center2009
2007 Trial Lawyer of the Year FinalistPublic Justice Foundation2007
Top 100 Super Lawyer 2007Philadelphia Magazine2007
Pennsylvania Super LawyerPhiladelphia Magazine2006
Top 100 Verdict Winner in 2006National Law Journal2006
Pennsylvania Super LawyerPhiladelphia Magazine2005
Pennsylvania Super LawyerPhiladelphia Magazine2004
Pennsylvania Super LawyerPhiladelphia Magazine2003
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Trial AttorneyU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission1984 - 1987
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Class Action and Derivative Suits Committee, Consumer Law SubcommitteeChair2000 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesFormer Chair1996 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember1994 - Present
District of Columbia Bar AssociationMember1986 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember1985 - Present
American Bar AssociationSubcommittee Chair1985 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Public JusticeMemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Class Action & Derivative Suits (ABA)Rigorous Analysis of Class Action Burden of Proof2007
Loyola ConsumerPreserving Judicial Recourse for Consumers: How to Combat Overreaching Arbitration Clauses1998
Vermont LawZoning Variance Administration in Vermont1984
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Vermont Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1984
Syracuse UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1981
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Consumer Financial Services Litigation InstituteCredit Card Class Actions2008
Consumer Rights Litigation ConferenceConsumer Class Actions2007
National Institute on Class ActionsConsumer and Employment Class ActionsN/A
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Braun v Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 106 A.3d 656 (Pa 2014)Final Judgment of over $240,000,000
In re John ShultzetenbergAccountant 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, NAMultimillion dollar settlement

Reviews

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Mr. Donovan is a Super Lawyer

Posted by CaroleTue Oct 29 2013

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 client’s backs and I would recommend Mr. Donovan to my family and friends. Sincerely Carole C., Erdenheim, Pennsylvania

Class Act

Posted by anonymousThu Apr 09 2009

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 would certainly refer Mike to anyone of my family and friends.

Attorney endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal, Real estate Attorney on Mar 13, 2018
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.

Ronald Eisenberg, Class action Attorney on Apr 21, 2016
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.

Joel Rhine, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 17, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Dec 3, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Kieron Quinn, Class action Attorney on Nov 30, 2012
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.

Ronald Frederick, Class action Attorney on Nov 26, 2012
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.

M. Rawls, Consumer protection Attorney on Mar 12, 2012
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Aurora Harris, Debt collection Attorney on Jul 22, 2011
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.

Ronald Burdge, Lemon law Attorney on Jun 30, 2010
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.

Cost

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  • Hourly Rates$800-$900/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
OTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.20%-40%
  • Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.15%

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