Atty. Kevin William Donovan

Atty. Kevin William Donovan

Kevin Wm. Donovan is a shareholder in the Firm.

Elyria Elyria 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Kevin William Donovan at a glance

Kevin William Donovan is a Shareholder based in Elyria, Ohio, practicing at Fauver Co., LPA. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1973), U.S. Court Military Appeals (1974), Ohio (1980), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and U.S. Tax Court (1980). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1973) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Elyria, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kevin Wm
  • Donovan is a shareholder in the Firm
  • He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1970 and his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law in 1973
  • He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, Ohio and Colorado and to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, U.S
  • Court of Military Appeals and U.S
  • Tax Court
  • He is a former Air Force Judge Advocate and Assistant Professor, Department of Law, U.S
  • Air Force Academy
  • Mr. Donovan is a Past President of the Lorain County Bar Association and a past Chair of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Section
  • He currently serves as a member of the LCBA’s Bar Admissions Committee, the OSBA’s Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee, the OSBA’s Corporate Counsel Section, and the Irish-American Law Society of Cleveland
  • In addition, Mr. Donovan served on the OSBA’s Board of Governors from 2014 to 2017 and is a Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation
  • As part of his community and charitable activities, Mr. Donovan serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of the Community Foundation of Lorain County, as the Vice President of Kids in Flight, Inc. and as a volunteer attorney for Operation Legal Help Ohio, which provides pro bono legal services to military personnel and veterans.Mr
  • Donovan devotes his practice to Business Acquisitions, Succession Planning, Business Organizations and Tax Exempt Organization Law
  • Mr. Donovan and his wife Linda reside in Amherst, are the parents of three daughters, Kelly, Kristen and Kimberly, and have four grandchildren, Elise, Anna, Josephina and Colin

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin William Donovan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kevin William 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.

Kevin William Donovan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Kevin William Donovan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Kevin William Donovan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kevin William Donovan

Where is Kevin William Donovan's law office located?
Kevin William Donovan's law practice is located in Elyria, Ohio. The firm is Fauver Co., LPA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin William Donovan handle?
Kevin William Donovan focuses on business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Kevin William Donovan practiced law?
Kevin William Donovan has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Kevin William Donovan go to law school?
Kevin William Donovan earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Kevin William Donovan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kevin William Donovan received?
Kevin William Donovan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1973
B.A.
University of Massachusetts
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court Military Appeals
Admitted: 1974
Ohio
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1980
Colorado
Admitted: 1985

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