Atty. William C. Donovan

Atty. William C. Donovan

William C. Donovan focuses his practice on corporate, finance and restructuring matters.

Boston Boston 24 yrs experience 24 year
Call (617) 310-6097 Book Appointment

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About William C. Donovan at a glance

William C. Donovan is a Shareholder based in Boston, Massachusetts, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They haand 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (2002). Educated at Brandeis University (B.A., 1997) and Suffolk University Law School J.D. cum laude Suffolk University Law School J.D. 2002 Case Comment Editor Suffolk University Law School J.D. Suffolk University Law Review (—). Actiand member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William C. Donovan focuses his practice on corporate, finance and restructuring matters
  • His practice includes representing banks, funds, finance companies and other providers of capital in various commercial loan transactions (including venture debt financings, sponsor acquisition financings, asset based loans, cash flow loans, second lien, 'tranche-B', mezzanine and subordinated debt financings and intercreditor relationships)
  • Bill is also experienced in and regularly represents private equity firms and other investors in commercial loan transactions and acquisition financings
  • Concentrations •Debt financing •Venture Capital •Bankruptcy and debt restructuring •Private equity Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Boston magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Corporate Law,' 2022 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 'Rising Star,' 2009-2015 •Member, Winning Team, 'Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (Over $100 million to $1 billion)' for the Chapter 11 reorganization of HMX, LLC, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Award, 2014 •Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practforg law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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William C. Donovan's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has William C. Donovan practiced law?
William C. Donovan has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
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William C. Donovan earned their education at (B.A., 1997); (—).
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Education

B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1997
Suffolk University Law School J.D. cum laude Suffolk University Law School J.D. 2002 Case Comment Editor Suffolk University Law School J.D. Suffolk University Law Review
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2002

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