Atty. John F. Donovan

Atty. John F. Donovan

John F. Donovan is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, eminent domain, inverse condemnation.

San Francisco San Francisco 62 yrs experience 62 year
Call (650) 789-2071 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John F. Donovan at a glance

John F. Donovan is a Legal Div., Dept. of Transp. based in San Francisco, California. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on personal injury and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (1964). Educated at Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1963) and University of San Francisco (B.S., 1959). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John F. Donovan is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, eminent domain, inverse condemnation
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of San Francisco in 1959, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • John practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John F. Donovan's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John F. Donovan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

John F. Donovan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John F. Donovan

Where is John F. Donovan's law office located?
John F. Donovan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John F. Donovan handle?
John F. Donovan focuses on personal injury, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John F. Donovan practiced law?
John F. Donovan has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did John F. Donovan go to law school?
John F. Donovan earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.S., 1959).
How can I contact John F. Donovan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law
- 1963
B.S.
University of San Francisco
- 1959

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1964

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