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Michael D. Donovan

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  • Malvern, PA
  • Licensed for 37 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

  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

    34 years, 100 cases

  2. Consumer protection: 20%

    34 years, 100 cases

  3. Securities and investment fraud: 10%

    34 years, 100 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Donovan Litigation Group, LLC

1885 Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA, 19355

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    PAActive198807/01/2022
    DCGood Standing198606/08/2022
    NYCurrently registered 198506/05/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers40
    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
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    Lawyer Rahul Aggarwal

    Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown 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.

    Lawyer Ronald Jay Eisenberg

    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.

    Lawyer Joel R. Rhine

    Joel Rhine, Class action Attorney on Dec 16, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

    Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Dec 2, 2012
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Kieron F Quinn

    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.

    Lawyer Ronald Ira Frederick

    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.

    Lawyer M. Kathi Rawls

    M. Rawls, Unknown Attorney on Mar 12, 2012
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    Aurora Harris, Unknown 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.

    Lawyer Ronald Lee Burdge

    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.

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    Cost

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    • Hourly Rates $ 800-900 per 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%
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.Sometimes
    • 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 %