Michael J. Donovan

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As a reminder of what drives a law firm, this partner reserves the biggest chair in his office for his clients - literally. He aims to best serve his clients by maximizing results while minimizing both the duration of the cases and the cost.

After more than 21 years of practicing workers' compensation law within the same circle of attorneys and judges, Mike has proven his mastery of this realm. Continually attacking the challenge of serving as counsel away from home turf while meeting the demands of his trial work keeps his skills sharp and his tenacity impenetrable.

Certification

  • Personal Injury Trial Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Civil Trial Law - National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Texas Workers' Compensation Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Practice Areas

In 1985, after four years of plaintiff work, Mike began concentrating on insurance defense, the majority of his practice involving workers' compensation matters at the administrative, trial court and appellate levels. His clients include workers' compensation carriers, self-insured employers and political subdivisions in first-party claims, premise/liability, products liability, auto liability, bad faith and Deceptive Trade Practice Act claims. He also represents carriers on recovery of subrogation monies.

All of the above has led Mike to an increasing concentration on business litigation matters, representing employers and small businesses on employment law issues ranging from defense of wrongful discharge to breach of contract suits, as well as representing plaintiffs in enforcing employment and non-compete agreements.

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