Richard T. "Rick" Donovan
About Richard T. Donovan
Richard T. Donovan is a lawyer based in Little Rock, AR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Richard T. Donovan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Rose Law Firm
Education: University of Arkansas at Little Rock, J.D., graduated 1983 and University of Arkansas, B.S., graduated 1979
Location: Little Rock, AR
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