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Keith Donovan

Keith Donovan

Managing Partner at Morris James LLP
Wilmington, DEAdmitted 1991
Car AccidentsWorkplace InjuryMotorcycle AccidentsProduct LiabilityTruck AccidentsSlip & FallWrongful Death

About Keith Donovan

Keith E. Donovan is the Managing Partner and Chair of the Executive Committee of Morris James. As Managing Partner, Keith develops sound business strategies and policies for the firm, oversees firm operations with strict focus on ensuring superior client service, and leads firm operations. He was elected to this position in January 2018. In addition to his management responsibilities, Keith is a fierce advocate for persons injured due to the negligence of others, and has more than 30 years of experience litigating personal injury cases, including mass torts and product liability claims. He is highly regarded by clients as a skillful and composed trial attorney with sharp analytical skills. Keith is respected by his colleagues for his depth, responsiveness, and ability to see the big picture. For the first 10 years of his career, Keith concentrated on the representation of insurance companies and insureds. In 2002, Keith began representing injured individuals, and now exclusively represents plaintiffs in injury and insurance-related matters. His deep understanding of the tactics and strategies used by insurance companies in defending claims is a unique advantage to his clients. Keith is a seasoned trial attorney, who has successfully litigated thousands of civil cases over the course of his career. He works tirelessly to settle cases outside of the courtroom, expediting resolution of the claim for his clients. Inside the courtroom, Keith is prepared, focused, and eager to win. He has tried over 45 cases to verdict, a noteworthy accomplishment as the litigation process often leads to settlement during mediation or arbitration. As such, Keith is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates , an invitation-only national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. Members must have tried at least 10 civil jury trials to conclusion to be considered for invitation into the association. He was invited to ABOTA in 2005. In 2010, he was elected as President of t

Notable case results

Representing multiple veterans and their family members nationwide injured due to water contamination at Camp LeJeune

Representing multiple women nationwide who developed Meningiomas following the use of Depo Provera

Settlement

Successfully resolved a nationwide medical device product liability claim on behalf of a group of individuals for a confidential eight-figure settlement

Representing individuals injured due to the tuberculosis-infected bone graft material and product recall by Aziyo Biologics

Verdict

Successfully tried over 45 cases to verdict

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Car Accidents
Workplace Injury
Motorcycle Accidents
Product Liability
Truck Accidents
Slip & Fall
Wrongful Death

Education

Widener University Delaware Law School
JD, 1991
University of Delaware
Undergraduate, 1988

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Delaware, admitted 1991

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