Patrick Donovan, Member of Law Office of Patrick Donovan
Attorney Patrick T. Donovan obtained his Bachelors of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Rochester. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he went on to work for the Massachusetts State House of Representatives in Boston Massachusetts. There he worked as a legislative aide to the Speaker of the House. After five years of legislative work Patrick enrolled in Suffolk University Law School. He graduated from Suffolk University Law School with a Juris Doctorate. Patrick then successfully passed the Massachusetts Bar Exam on his first attempt and was sworn into the Massachusetts Bar. Patrick Donovan was also admitted to practice before the United States Federal Court in Massachusetts.
Prior to becoming a criminal defense lawyer, Patrick Donovan served as a an Assistant District Attorney in Norfolk County. Attorney Patrick Donovan worked in the Quincy, Stoughton, and Dedham District Courts as well as prosecuting cases in the Norfolk County Superior Court. As district attorney, Patrick Donovan handled thousands of cases, which gave him extensive criminal law experience. He has prosecuted many cases involving drunk driving, domestic violence, and countless drug related offenses.
Attorney Patrick Donovan also served on the Norfolk County District Attorney's White Collar Crime Unit where he prosecuted many complex cases. As a white collar prosecutor Patrick worked closely with the Insurance Fraud Bureau, the Massachusetts State Police, various Federal Agencies, as well a number of local police departments.
Now, as a criminal defense attorney, Patrick uses his prior knowledge as a prosecutor to his clients’ advantage. Attorney Patrick T. Donovan is committed to building the strongest case possible for each and every one of his clients, and also providing them with aggressive representation throughout every phase of the criminal process.
Patrick Donovan is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Norfolk County Bar Association and the Quincy Bar Association.
Attorney Donovan is a lifelong resident of the Boston area who, aside form his professional interests, enjoys traveling, reading, sports, and politics.
Call the Law Office of Patrick T. Donovan today for your free initial consultation at 1-866-215-1174!
The Law Office of Patrick T. Donovan handles cases for clients located in: Boston, Dorchester, West Roxbury, South Boston, East Boston, Chelsea, Holbrook, Abington, Quincy, Milton, Weymouth, Randolph, Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, Rockland, Amherst, Dedham, Norwood, Cambridge, Somerville, Westwood, Needham, Wellesley, Stoughton, Brockton, Canton, Sharon, Avon, Revere, Cape Cod, Plymouth, Duxbury, Hanover.
Experience
Hatem & Donovan, PC, (Salem, NH)
Partner, 2000 - 2008
Founding Partner in Litigation Firm
New Hampshire Department of Justice, (Concord, NH)
Sr. Assistant Attorney General, 1994 - 2000
Front line prosecutor in Homicide Unit, Member White Collar Crime Unit, DWI Task Force, Appeals Division
Goodwin Procter, (Boston, MA)
Associate, 1991 - 1994
Trial Attorney
New Hampshire Supreme Court, (Concord, NH)
Law Clerk, 1990 - 1991
Judicial Clerk to Supreme Court Justice
Education
Dartmouth College, (Hanover, NH)
AB, Government, English 1986
Graduated with membership in honors societies, varsity football
Boston College Law School, (Boston, MA)
Juris Doctor, Law 1990
Articles Editor, Boston College Environmental Studies Law Review
