Atty. Thomas A. Donovan

Atty. Thomas A. Donovan

Thomas A. Donovan is a lawyer practicing arbitration, international law, domestic and 4 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Thomas A. Donovan at a glance

Thomas A. Donovan is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, class action, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1974) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas A. Donovan is a lawyer practicing arbitration, international law, domestic and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Thomas practices at K&L Gates LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas A. Donovan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A. 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.

Thomas A. Donovan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Class Action

Thomas A. Donovan is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Thomas A. Donovan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Thomas A. Donovan is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas A. Donovan

Where is Thomas A. Donovan's law office located?
Thomas A. Donovan's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas A. Donovan handle?
Thomas A. Donovan focuses on business, class action, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Thomas A. Donovan practiced law?
Thomas A. Donovan has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Thomas A. Donovan go to law school?
Thomas A. Donovan earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Thomas A. Donovan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1974
B.A.
Wesleyan University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974

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