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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).
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37 years | 100 cases
37 years | 100 cases
37 years | 100 cases
Free Consultation
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$ 800-900 per hour
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15 %
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
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Posted by Carole | October 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 clien...
Posted by anonymous | April 9, 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 wo...
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Mr. Donovan is generous with his time in providing detailed answers to questions in the AVVO community. His experience shows."
"I endorse this lawyer. He worked with my firm on cases and is active and highly respected in The National Association of Consumer Advocates."
"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. Michael is a leading Consumer Advocate and nationally known for the excellent results he obtains for his clients."
"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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2024
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2019
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2018
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2017
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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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
1984 - 1987
Trial Attorney, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
2000 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Class Action and Derivative Suits Committee, Consumer Law SubcommitteeChair
1996 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesFormer Chair
1994 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1986 - Present
District of Columbia Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
American Bar AssociationSubcommittee Chair
Member
Member
Final Judgment of over $240,000,000
Accountant Censure
$185 million judgment
$5.4 million verdict plus fees
$5.4 million settlement
Multimillion dollar settlement
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Credit Card Class Actions
2007
Consumer Class Actions
N/A
Consumer and Employment Class Actions
2007
1998
1984
English
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