Atty. Thomas M. Donovan

Atty. Thomas M. Donovan

Thomas M. Donovan is a lawyer practicing general practice, business litigation, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas M. Donovan at a glance

Thomas M. Donovan is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Law Offices of Donovan & Sapienza A Professional Corporation. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1979) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Southern and Central Districts of California, U.S. Supreme Court and U (1979). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Ithaca College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations The State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas M. Donovan is a lawyer practicing general practice, business litigation, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Ithaca College in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Thomas practices at Law Offices of Donovan & Sapienza A Professional Corporation in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas M. Donovan's Areas of Practice

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

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas M. Donovan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas M. Donovan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Thomas M. Donovan is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Santa Monica 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 Thomas M. Donovan

Where is Thomas M. Donovan's law office located?
Thomas M. Donovan's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Law Offices of Donovan & Sapienza A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas M. Donovan handle?
Thomas M. Donovan focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas M. Donovan practiced law?
Thomas M. Donovan has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Thomas M. Donovan go to law school?
Thomas M. Donovan earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Thomas M. Donovan for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas M. Donovan 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 Thomas M. Donovan received?
Thomas M. Donovan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Ithaca College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Southern and Central Districts of California, U.S. Supreme Court and U
Admitted: 1979

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