Atty. John Michael Donahue

Atty. John Michael Donahue

John Michael Donahue is a lawyer practicing car accidents, personal injury, litigation. John received a B.A. degree from La Salle College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Donahue at a glance

John Michael Donahue is a car accidents, personal injury, and litigation attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Strachan & Hatzell. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1991), and California (1994). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1978) and La Salle College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Philadelphia Bar Association Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Donahue is a lawyer practicing car accidents, personal injury, litigation
  • John received a B.A. degree from La Salle College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at Strachan & Hatzell in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Donahue's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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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 Michael Donahue is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Michael Donahue is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Donahue

Where is John Michael Donahue's law office located?
John Michael Donahue's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Strachan & Hatzell. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Donahue handle?
John Michael Donahue focuses on car accidents, personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John Michael Donahue practiced law?
John Michael Donahue has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John Michael Donahue go to law school?
John Michael Donahue earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John Michael Donahue for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Donahue 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 John Michael Donahue received?
John Michael Donahue's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1978
B.A.
La Salle College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1991
California
Admitted: 1994

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