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Daniel F Donovan III

Daniel F Donovan III

USA 2026

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Dan Donovan specializes in congressional, state attorneys general and parallel government investigations. A former Chief Investigative Counsel in the Senate, Dan co-chairs the firm's Government Advocacy and Congressional Investigations practices. He has two decades of crisis management experience with government investigations, involving significant legal, public relations and political risks.

Mr. Donovan represents leading companies, individuals, trade associations, and nonprofit entities and provides effective crisis management counsel. He works at the forefront of controversial and politicized national and state policy issues that frequently lead to investigations and litigation, including congressional, multi-state and federal agency enforcement actions. Particularly experienced in anticipating and responding to congressional committee requests and subpoenas, Dan prepares clients for high-profile hearings and guides them through the unique challenges presented by congressional and parallel government investigations.

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Government Relations: Congressional Investigations - USA - Nationwide

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Daniel Donovan concentrates his practice on the representation of corporate clients in Congressional investigations in both the House and Senate. He acts on behalf of clients in the financial services, healthcare and manufacturing sectors, among others.

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  • Daniel is measured, smart and understands how Congress works.

    Government Relations: Congressional InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Daniel is an excellent attorney. He is thoughtful, thorough and responsive.

    Government Relations: Congressional InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Daniel is an incredible practitioner.

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