Daniel T. Donovan
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Oil & Gas Litigation
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About
Provided by Daniel T. Donovan
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Dan is an experienced trial lawyer and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Dan serves as lead trial counsel for clients on energy, financial, and technology disputes across basins and the country. Clients seek him out for his ability to present complex issues in a straightforward manner and craft creative business solutions to successfully resolve energy and business disputes. Dan has a deep understanding of the energy industry and applies that to secure swift resolution - through trial, arbitration or settlement. Dan has a proven track record of preparing and winning cases in the energy sector before trial courts and arbitration panels across the country, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Texas and North Dakota. In his plaintiff-side litigation practice, Dan has secured several substantial recoveries in commercial matters, including a recent cash recovery of over $250 million. In addition to his trial practice, Dan has secured victories for energy companies in the Third and Sixth Circuits, as well as the Ohio Supreme Court.
Personal
The George Washington University Law School, J.D. (Highest Honors), 1996, Jacob Burns Merit Scholar; Villanova University, B.S., Accounting (cum laude), 1993
Chambers Review
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Daniel Donovan has substantial expertise in oil and gas industry litigation. He manages disputes over breach of contract and lease termination, royalty payments and allegations of failure to operate and improper cost deduction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Daniel Donovan is exceptionally good in court and always has the big picture in mind."
"Daniel Donovan has a breadth of knowledge in the area and his work product is excellent."
"Daniel Donovan is exceptionally good in court and always has the big picture in mind."
"Daniel Donovan has a breadth of knowledge in the area and his work product is excellent."
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