Atty. Joseph Edward Donovan

Atty. Joseph Edward Donovan

Joseph Edward Donovan is a lawyer practicing litigation, energy & utilities, environmental and natural resources and 1 other area of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from Washburn University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Edward Donovan at a glance

Joseph Edward Donovan is a class action, litigation, environmental, and energy attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997), Colorado (1997), District of Columbia (2016), and Pennsylvania (2016). Educated at Washburn University (J.D., 1996) and Washburn University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Edward Donovan is a lawyer practicing litigation, energy & utilities, environmental and natural resources and 1 other area of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Washburn University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Joseph practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Edward Donovan's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

Joseph Edward Donovan is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Joseph Edward Donovan is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Energy & Utilities Law

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Joseph Edward Donovan is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Edward Donovan

Where is Joseph Edward Donovan's law office located?
Joseph Edward Donovan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Edward Donovan handle?
Joseph Edward Donovan focuses on class action, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph Edward Donovan practiced law?
Joseph Edward Donovan has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Joseph Edward Donovan go to law school?
Joseph Edward Donovan earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Joseph Edward Donovan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washburn University
- 1996
B.A.
Washburn University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
Colorado
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2016
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2016

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