Michael S. Donovan

Michael S. Donovan

4.5
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 16 years

Wills and living wills Lawyer at Slidell, LA
Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills, Probate, Personal Injury

506 Robert Blvd. Suite B, Slidell, LA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Wills and Living Wills 50%

At the Donovan Law Firm, LLC, we will work hard to ensure that your assets are protected and passed on as you have intended.

14 years

50%
Personal Injury 5%

The Donovan Law Firm, LLC, works hard to make sure its clients are well represented and their claims are handled in a professional manner.

14 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 16 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2009

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael S. Donovan

506 Robert Blvd. Suite B, Slidell, LA, 70458

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Michael S. Donovan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by Tom | April 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Waste of Time and Money!

In August 2022, we paid Fleur de Lis Law and Title to handle it succession. We called periodically to check on the progress. Suddenly, in March, Michael Donovan sends us a letter in the mail saying they could no longer represent us and that the Chancery Court was giving us 30 days to find a new lawye...r. I sent Michael Donovan a text asking him to call me after I called his office and did not hear back from him (and time was of essence). Days later he called me back (after several attempts to handle this on my own, to no avail), and said he sees I was able to speak to a lawyer he recommended to take over the succession. Michael was not truthful on at least two occasions.: 1) The text I sent him to his phone. When I approached him about not returning my calls, he said, “Oh, you sent me a text?” Sometimes I don’t get my texts so I have to refresh my phone.” I told him my phone said it was delivered, and that he did receive it. He did not deny this, but he also did not confirm it. he just gave the excuse I provided above. 2) When I called the Chancery Court, they told me that they knew nothing about the “30 day provision letter” mentioned above. Bottom line: About 9 months later, we wasted a lot of time, money and energy to get nowhere!

Posted by Jeanne | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A honest attorney is essential

Michael Donovan has helped me with every issue I brought before him. Not only I like Mr. Donovan, but I trust him. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Melanie | July 19, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Ticket Assistance

Michael Donovan was extremely helpful with my ticket situation. He always spoke with me on a personal and professional level and never failed to keep me updated on the status of my ticket. He was able to speak with attourneys in Slidell and have them reduce my ticket to a nonmoving violation, especia...lly since this had been my first offense. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience and was educated on the system and the law.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent job

Mr. Donovan went above and beyond what I needed.

Posted by Barbara | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Attorney

I found Mr. Donovan to be both very knowledgeable on the documents I required but also very courteous & professional. As the granddaughter of a retired judge & lawyer, I know to question potential attorneys regarding their knowledge of the subject required and listen carefully to how they answer--no...t just for accuracy but also their tone and manner. Mr. Donovan met all my expectations. His suggestions helped with some of the decisions I required in the documents, were very informative. I would definitely recommend Mr. Donovan to anyone seeking an attorney and will definitely use him in any of my future legal needs.

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Michael S. Donovan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Gennusa

Wills and living wills lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is an extremely qualified attorney who I would entrust with my own personal legal matter. He is very well respected and I have seen his results!"

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Meghan Notariano

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this attorney"

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Ryan Beasley

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an excellent, trustworthy lawyer."

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Gregory Webb

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a diligent and dedicated advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ramesh Reddy

Wills and living wills lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I hear the words trustworthy and knowledgable in the field of estate planning I immediately think of Michael. If you have estate planning needs you need not look further than Michael Donovan."

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Kenneth Bordes

Unknown lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael for a few years now - his work ethic and attention to details are an immense value to his clients. He is very bright and committed to his work. Michael's successes are represented by the client's lives he has changed."

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Wayne Aufrecht

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Mike on several matters over the last several years. Mike has a strong work ethic, expertise in contract law and collection matters and always stays on top of his case load."

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Gino Forte

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an honest and conscientious member of the local bar. I had the opportunity to work with Mike doing volunteer work through the St. Tammany Parish Bar Association. He is trustworthy and dedicated to serving the community."

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Carlee Gonzales

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Donovan works hard for his clients to get them the results they seek. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Matthew Crumhorn

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeff LeSaicherre

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Donovan does great work in the area of workers compensation but also handling criminal defense matters. I would not hesitate to recommend Michael for any St. Tammany residents needing assistance in these areas of the law."

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Andrew Legrand

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I work on the South shore, and am happy to refer any clients who need services in St. Tammany Parish and the surrounding area to Michael."

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Corey Parenton

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is an enthusiastic advocate for his clients. Always pursuing their best interests, Mike roots out any potential issues in the case and resolves them as best he can efficiently and quickly. Mike also offers a high degree of personalized care, treating his clients as he would his family."

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James Layrisson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Donovan is an efficient, effective lawyer. He works tirelessly on behalf of his clients. Mr. Donovan is smart, aggressive, and trustworthy. Give him a call if you need great legal representation in St. Tammany Parish."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

N/A

2017 Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, The Donovan Law Firm, LLC

2010 - 2011

Attorney at Law, Michael S. Donovan

2009 - 2010

Associate, Rabalais, Unland & Lorio Law Firm

Associations

2013 - Present

Greater Covington Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2013

Slidell Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Louisiana State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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