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
Donovan Litigation Group, LLC is one of the few plaintiff class action firms to have tried to verdict successfully multiple class actions
33 years, 100 cases
33 years, 100 cases
33 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Active | 1988 | 09/09/2021 |
| DC | Active | 1986 | 10/14/2017 |
| NY | Currently registered | 1985 | 05/25/2021 |
| Legal answers | 40 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2017 |
| 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 |
| Top 100 Super Lawyer 2007 | Philadelphia Magazine | 2007 |
| Pennsylvania Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2006 |
| Top 100 Verdict Winner in 2006 | National Law Journal | 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2005 |
| Pennsylvania Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2004 |
| Pennsylvania Super Lawyer | Philadelphia Magazine | 2003 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trial Attorney | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | 1984 - 1987 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Class Action and Derivative Suits Committee, Consumer Law Subcommittee | Chair | 2000 - Present |
| National Association of Consumer Advocates | Former Chair | 1996 - Present |
| American Association for Justice | Member | 1994 - Present |
| District of Columbia Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Subcommittee Chair | 1985 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Public Justice | Member | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Class Action & Derivative Suits (ABA) | Rigorous Analysis of Class Action Burden of Proof | 2007 |
| Loyola Consumer | Preserving Judicial Recourse for Consumers: How to Combat Overreaching Arbitration Clauses | 1998 |
| Vermont Law | Zoning Variance Administration in Vermont | 1984 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
| Syracuse University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1981 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Financial Services Litigation Institute | Credit Card Class Actions | 2008 |
| Consumer Rights Litigation Conference | Consumer Class Actions | 2007 |
| National Institute on Class Actions | Consumer and Employment Class Actions | N/A |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Tue Oct 29 2013
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Thu Apr 09 2009
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 20, 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, Class action Attorney on Dec 16, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
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 25, 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.
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a leading Consumer Advocate and nationally known for the excellent results he obtains for his clients.
Ronald Burdge, Class action 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.