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John Donahue

John Donahue

Associate

1000 Westlakes Drive
Suite 275
Berwyn, PA 19312
john.donahue@nelsonmullins.com

John is a civil litigator whose practice spans all stages of litigation, with a focus on products liability. He provides strategic advocacy through each phase of a matter and is known for his insight and effective case execution.

Before entering civil practice, John handled a wide variety of criminal defense matters, representing clients in both felony...

John is a civil litigator whose practice spans all stages of litigation, with a focus on products liability. He provides strategic advocacy through each phase of a matter and is known for his insight and effective case execution.

Before entering civil practice, John handled a wide variety of criminal defense matters, representing clients in both felony and misdemeanor cases. He conducted approximately 50 trials, developing deep experience in evidentiary analysis, case investigation, and trial advocacy.

John draws on this substantial trial background to enhance his civil litigation work, applying sharp investigative skills, strategic case assessment, and confident courtroom advocacy across his matters.
 

John Donahue

and misdemeanor cases. He conducted approximately 50 trials, developing deep experience in evidentiary analysis, case investigation, and trial advocacy.

John draws on this substantial trial background to enhance his civil litigation work, applying sharp investigative skills, strategic case assessment, and confident courtroom advocacy across his matters.
 

John is a civil litigator whose practice spans all stages of litigation, with a focus on products liability. He provides strategic advocacy through each phase of a matter and is known for his insight and effective case execution.

Before entering civil practice, John handled a wide variety of criminal defense matters, representing clients in both felony... and misdemeanor cases. He conducted approximately 50 trials, developing deep experience in evidentiary analysis, case investigation, and trial advocacy.

John draws on this substantial trial background to enhance his civil litigation work, applying sharp investigative skills, strategic case assessment, and confident courtroom advocacy across his matters.
 

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Defender Association of Philadelphia, Assistant Defender (2023–2025); Law Clerk (2022–2023); Legal Intern (2021-2022)
  • In House Counsel Intern, Pennsylvania-based convenience, food, and fuel operator

Education

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, JD (2022)
  • Fordham University, BA, International Political Economy (2019)

Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Practice Areas