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.
Since 1990
Since 1991
Since 1995
Current
Law Office of Patrick E. Donovan, PLLC
2000 - 2008
Hatem & Donovan, PC
Partner in Southern New Hampshire firm specializing in criminal defense, construction litigation, and commercial trial work.
1994 - 2000
New Hampshire Department of Justice
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.
1991 - 1994
Goodwin Procter LLP
Associate in environmental litigation section
1987 - 1990
J.D.
1982 - 1986
B.A. | Government, English
Honors: Honors Societies, Green Key
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
