Atty. Brendan Donovan

Atty. Brendan Donovan

Brendan is co-founder of Donovan Kochman LLP, a boutique law firm focused on estate and trusts litigation in Ontario. Brendan represents clients on all estates and trusts matters, including will challenges, will interpretations, dependant’s support claims, breach of trust claims, contested applications to pass accounts, and the removal of trustees.

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Profile Summary

About Brendan Donovan at a glance

Brendan Donovan is a trusts, business, and litigation attorney, practicing at Donovan Kochman LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brendan is co-founder of Donovan Kochman LLP, a boutique law firm focused on estate and trusts litigation in Ontario
  • Brendan represents clients on all estates and trusts matters, including will challenges, will interpretations, dependant’s support claims, breach of trust claims, contested applications to pass accounts, and the removal of trustees
  • Brendan also represents clients in capacity litigation, including contested powers of attorney and guardianship litigation
  • His clients include individuals, government agencies, charities, and trust companies
  • Brendan approaches the practice of law as a craftsman — he gives individualized attention to each task and takes a different approach to each problem
  • He is known as a forthright advisor in the boardroom and a skillful advocate in the courtroom
  • Brendan has been recognized as one of Canada’s leading lawyers for estate litigation in Lexpert Magazine

Practice Areas Explained

Brendan Donovan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brendan Donovan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Frequently Asked

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What practice areas does Brendan Donovan handle?
Brendan Donovan focuses on trusts, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Brendan Donovan received?
Brendan Donovan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026

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