Atty. Brian L Donovan

Atty. Brian L Donovan

Brian L Donovan is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law, real estate law and 9 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian L Donovan at a glance

Brian L Donovan is a probate, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and zoning attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1979). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1979) and Kalamazoo College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian L Donovan is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law, real estate law and 9 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Brian practices in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Brian L Donovan's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Brian L Donovan is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Brian L Donovan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Brian L Donovan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Brian L Donovan is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →

Land Use & Zoning

Brian L Donovan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian L Donovan

Where is Brian L Donovan's law office located?
Brian L Donovan's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian L Donovan handle?
Brian L Donovan focuses on probate, business, real estate, bankruptcy, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Brian L Donovan practiced law?
Brian L Donovan has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Brian L Donovan go to law school?
Brian L Donovan earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Brian L Donovan for a consultation?
You can contact Brian L Donovan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian L Donovan received?
Brian L Donovan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1979
B.A.
Kalamazoo College
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1979

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