Patrick E Donovan

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Biography

Attorney Patrick Donovan has more than 17 years of trial court experience litigating criminal and civil cases in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. As a former New Hampshire Department of Justice homicide prosecutor, and a private practitioner, Attorney Donovan has tried dozens of high profile, complex cases, as well as countless DWI/OUI, felony, misdemeanor and small business and commercial disputes. We pride ourselves in delivering the experience and knowledge of a large firm, with the efficiencies and attention of a small firm.

Practice Areas

Business Law Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Criminal Law Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Massachusetts Since 1990

New Hampshire Since 1991

1st Circuit Since 1995

Professional Experience

Principle Law Office of Patrick E. Donovan, PLLC

Partner Hatem & Donovan, PC
2000 - 2008
Partner in Southern New Hampshire firm specializing in criminal defense, construction litigation, and commercial trial work.

Senior Assistant Attorney General New Hampshire Department of Justice
1994 - 2000
Lead prosecutor in Homicide Division, prosecution of white collar crime and security fraud cases, prosecution of drug and rape crimes. Trial counsel defending the State in constitutional challenge to the education finance system; Claremont School District v. Governor Merrill.

Associate Goodwin Procter LLP
1991 - 1994
Associate in environmental litigation section

Education