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Daniel T. Donovan
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Daniel T. Donovan
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Oil & Gas Litigation

USA - Nationwide

6 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Litigation: General Commercial

District of Columbia

1 Years Ranked

About

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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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Chambers Guide to the USA

Oil & Gas Litigation - USA - Nationwide

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
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.
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Litigation: General Commercial - District of Columbia

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Daniel Donovan is a seasoned trial lawyer with wide ranging commercial experience. He is particularly noted for his representation of clients in the energy sector, as well as resource and pharmaceutical businesses.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is wicked-smart and knows the industry backwards and forwards.

Oil & Gas Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Daniel is one of my most trusted advisers and he has tremendous trial lawyer insight that helps guide his strategic and tactical advice on issues, including issues for which there are no precedent.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Daniel has amazing knowledge.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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