Atty. William Patrick Donovan, Jr

Atty. William Patrick Donovan, Jr

William Patrick Donovan, Jr is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial class action litigation, communications litigation and 13 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About William Patrick Donovan, Jr at a glance

William Patrick Donovan, Jr is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, class action, white collar, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1991) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Central and Northern Districts of Calif (1993). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Columbia University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Patrick Donovan, Jr is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial class action litigation, communications litigation and 13 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • William practices at DLA Piper LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Patrick Donovan, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Patrick Donovan, Jr 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Class Action

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White Collar Crimes

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 Los Angeles 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 William Patrick Donovan, Jr

Where is William Patrick Donovan, Jr's law office located?
William Patrick Donovan, Jr's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Patrick Donovan, Jr handle?
William Patrick Donovan, Jr focuses on business, real estate, class action, white collar, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Patrick Donovan, Jr practiced law?
William Patrick Donovan, Jr has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William Patrick Donovan, Jr go to law school?
William Patrick Donovan, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William Patrick Donovan, Jr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Central and Northern Districts of Calif
Admitted: 1993

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