Gordon Douglas Evans II 15YEARSAWARDED

Gordon Douglas Evans II

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Awarded Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Gordon Douglas Evans II
Gordon Douglas Evans II
Columbus, OH
Works at
Donahey Law Firm LLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Donahey Law Firm LLC logo

Biography

This is Gordon’s life and business philosophy: your case matters, and you deserve thoughtful, dedicated representation.

Gordon Douglas Evans II is a trial lawyer with Donahey Law Firm LLC in Columbus, Ohio. He represents clients in Ohio and throughout the United States in cases involving serious injuries and wrongful death, including medical negligence, nursing home neglect, trucking accidents, industrial accidents, birth trauma, and motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents.

Gordon’s recognized practice area includes Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. He has served as first-chair trial counsel in numerous cases and has helped clients and referring attorneys obtain substantial recoveries. His work is focused on preparing each case thoroughly, presenting the evidence clearly, and pursuing accountability for clients and their families.

In addition to seeking justice for his clients, Gordon is committed to identifying process changes that may help prevent similar harm from occurring in the future. He has received professional recognition for his work and remains focused on the people and families affected by serious injuries and loss.

Outside the courtroom, Gordon challenges himself through Spartan off-road races, boxing, and mountain climbing. Coaching football is his true passion, and he has coached for more than 16 years. Most recently, he served as head coach of the Bexley Middle School football team while helping support the development of Bexley Youth Football.

Gordon received recognition from the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) after winning a national amateur boxing tournament. Watch the video as Gordon discusses his passion for boxing and the ways it informs his approach to practicing law.

Works at
Donahey Law Firm LLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Donahey Law Firm LLC logo

Locations

Education

  • Capital University, J.D., graduated 2001

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association, 2001

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Columbus, OH (2025)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Columbus, OH (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Lifetime Member of the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum

  • Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum

  • National Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 40 under 40

  • Ohio Super Lawyers, Top 50 Attorneys 2021 – Present

  • Ohio Super Lawyers, Top 50 Attorneys 2021 – Present

  • Ohio Super Lawyers 2013 – Present

  • Ohio Rising Stars-Super Lawyers-2012

  • Ohio Rising Stars-Super Lawyers – 2011

  • Ohio Rising Stars-Super Lawyers – 2009

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