The Donahey Law Firm, LLC
Personal Injury | Serving Columbus, OH
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Ohio Personal Injury Lawyers Helping Injury Victims Since 1968
The Donahey Law Firm is one of the oldest personal injury law firms in central Ohio. Established in 1968, our mission has always been to help injured people obtain fair compensation for their pain and suffering. Our Attorneys at The Donahey Law Firm provide the attentive service you expect from a small-town lawyer, but our Ohio personal injury lawyers have the success and resources of a big-city law firm. If you were recently injured through the fault of another, leverage our knowledge to give your accident claim the best possible outcome. With over 50 years of personal injury experience and many multi-million dollar recoveries for our clients, our Columbus injury attorneys know exactly what it takes to get you and your family every dollar of compensation you deserve.
At The Donahey Law Firm, we represent clients who have been injured in a variety of ways. Whether you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, at work, on another’s property, or somewhere else, our professional Columbus personal injury lawyers can help. We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients to help them continue their lives. Our Columbus personal injury lawyers specialize exclusively in the rights and claims of injured individuals. We work for our clients on a contingency-only basis, so we can represent injured individuals who are unable to pay expensive, up-front legal fees. Our Ohio personal injury attorneys provide extensive legal services to clients throughout Ohio who have been injured in medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, animal attacks, and more. If you’ve been injured, call the lawyers other lawyers call.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Animal Bites
- Asbestos Mesothelioma
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Car Accident
- Construction Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Trucking Accidents
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
Call 614-931-0364 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Richard S. Donahey Jr.
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1968
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1970
Education:
- The Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D.
- Ohio State University
- B.S. cum laude
- Major: Engineering
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Ohio Academy of Trial Members
- American Association for Justice
- Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association
Attorney Mark E. Defossez
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 1985
- Ohio
Education:
- Boston College Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D.
- Northwestern University
- B.S.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association
- Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers
Attorney Gordon Douglas Evans II
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2001
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2002
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2020
Education:
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. cum laude
- Honors: Order of the Barristers
- Honors: Order of the Curia
- Honors: Moot Court
- Honors: Mock Trial
- Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, Kentucky
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science, Speech
- Honors: Football Team, Four Year Starter, National All Star
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Best Lawyers of America-Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs, 2013 – Present
- Ohio Rising Stars-Super Lawyers – 2009
- Ohio Rising Stars-Super Lawyers – 2011
- Ohio Rising Stars-Super Lawyers-2012
- Ohio Super Lawyers 2013 – Present
- Ohio Super Lawyers, Top 50 Attorneys 2017 and 2021
- National Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 40 under 40
- Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Lifetime Member of the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum
Attorney Curtis M. Fifner
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2007
Education:
- Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio
- J.D.
- Centre College of Kentucky
- B.A.
- Major: Government
Attorney Matthew T. Wolf
Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 2006
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
Education:
- Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, Ada, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: With Distinction
- Winthrop University
- B.A. cum laude
- Major: Political Science and Sociology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Richard S. Donahey Jr.
This attorney practices in Ohio and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Medical Malpractice | Since 2013 |
| Personal Injury | Since 2013 |
Mark E. Defossez
This attorney practices in Ohio and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Medical Malpractice | Since 2013 |
Gordon D. Evans, II
This attorney practices in Ohio and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Medical Malpractice | Since 2013 |