Atty. Christopher J. Donovan

Atty. Christopher J. Donovan

Christopher J. Donovan is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, real estate, health care and 3 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher J. Donovan at a glance

Christopher J. Donovan is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practforg at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981). Educated at Georgetown University (B.S.F.S. Georgetown, 1978) and Boston College Law School J.D. 1981 Member Boston College Law School J.D. Boston College International Comparative Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher J. Donovan is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, real estate, health care and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a degree from Georgetown University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Christopher practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher J. Donovan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Christopher J. Donovan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

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

Christopher J. Donovan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Christopher J. Donovan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Christopher J. Donovan is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Massachusetts →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Christopher J. Donovan is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher J. Donovan

Where is Christopher J. Donovan's law office located?
Christopher J. Donovan's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher J. Donovan handle?
Christopher J. Donovan focuses on business, real estate, m&a, elder law, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Christopher J. Donovan practiced law?
Christopher J. Donovan has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Christopher J. Donovan go to law school?
Christopher J. Donovan earned their education at (B.S.F.S. Georgetown, 1978); (—).
How can I contact Christopher J. Donovan for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher J. 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 Christopher J. Donovan received?
Christopher J. Donovan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.S.F.S. Georgetown
Georgetown University
- 1978
Boston College Law School J.D. 1981 Member Boston College Law School J.D. Boston College International Comparative Law Review
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1981

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