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Michael D. Donovan

Class action Attorney at Malvern, PA

5.0   2 reviews
  • State Years
    Pennsylvania - PA 35 years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 37 years
    New York - NY 38 years
  • Licensed for 35 years
    State PA
    Acquired 1988
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 37 years
    State DC
    Acquired 1986
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 38 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1985
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Michael

Learn Michael’s areas of practice.

3
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

    35 years, 100 cases

  2. Consumer protection
    20%

    35 years, 100 cases

  3. Securities and investment fraud
    10%

    35 years, 100 cases

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).

Contact Michael

Donovan Litigation Group, LLC
1885 Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA, 19355

Reviews

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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 client’s backs and I would recommend Mr. Donovan to my family and friends. Sincerely Carole C., Erdenheim, Pennsylvania
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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 would certainly refer Mike to anyone of my family and friends.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 800-900 per hour
  • Contingency 20%-40%
  • Pro bono 15 %
  • Retainer Sometimes

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Trial Attorney
  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
  • 1984 - 1987

Education

  • Vermont Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1984
  • Syracuse University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1981

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
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Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
  • Philadelphia Magazine
  • 2017
  • Vern Countryman Award for Excellence in Consumer Law
  • The National Consumer Law Center
  • 2009
  • Top 100 Super Lawyer 2007
  • Philadelphia Magazine
  • 2007
  • 2007 Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist
  • Public Justice Foundation
  • 2007
  • Top 100 Verdict Winner in 2006
  • National Law Journal
  • 2006
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
  • Philadelphia Magazine
  • 2006
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
  • Philadelphia Magazine
  • 2005
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
  • Philadelphia Magazine
  • 2004
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
  • Philadelphia Magazine
  • 2003
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Publications

  • Loyola Consumer
  • Preserving Judicial Recourse for Consumers: How to Combat Overreaching Arbitration Clauses
  • 1998
  • Vermont Law
  • Zoning Variance Administration in Vermont
  • 1984

Speaking Engagements

  • 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

Attorney endorsements

Received (9)
Given (1)
Endorse Michael
Unknown Attorney | 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."
Class action Attorney | 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."
Class action Attorney | Dec 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Class action Attorney | 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."
Class action Attorney | 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."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 12
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | 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."
Class action Attorney | 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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Malvern Class action Lawyer Michael D. Donovan
Michael D. Donovan
Class action Attorney
Malvern, PA
Licensed for 38 years
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