Lawyer Charles S. Donovan, graduated from Haverford College, B.A., 1974 Cornell University, J.D., 1977, is now employed by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP at Seventeenth Floor, Four Embarcadero Center San Francisco, CA 94111.

While being a member of Louisiana State, American (Chairman, Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee, Section of Tort and Insurance Practice, 1989-1990) and International Bar Associations; State Bar of California; Maritime Law Association of the United States (Member, Committees on Marine Finance and Maritime Arbitration, 1982?)., Charles S. Donovan is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Charles S. Donovan as your lawyer, you should consider whether Charles S. Donovan offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Charles S. Donovan has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Charles S. Donovan's office is located at San Francisco, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Charles S. Donovan has been admitted in 1977, Louisiana and Massachusetts; 1982, California. His or her practice areas include Admiralty and Maritime Law; Corporate Law; Finance; International Law; Litigation.

Charles S. Donovan's college and law school education includes Haverford College, B.A., 1974, Cornell University, J.D., 1977. Other biographical background includes Lecturer, Admiralty Law, California Maritime Academy, 1982?. Member, Permanent Advisory Board, Tulane University Admiralty Law Institute; Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (Director, 1981). Co-Author: "Moore's Federal Practice," Chapter 703, 3d ed. 1997, supplement 1998; "How is OPA 90 Faring, From the Vessel Interest's Perspective? A Look at the Morris J. Berman Oil Spill, and the Current Rule on Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFRs)," 7 U.S.F. Mar. L.J. 23, 1994; "Limited Insurability of Unlimited Liability: the American View," published in Transnational Environmental Liability and Insurance, R. Kröner, ed. 1993. Author: Case Note, "Maritime Liens: St. John Marine Co. v. United States," 28 J. Mar. L. & Comm. 351, 1997; "Exculpatory and Benefit of Insurance Clauses in Towage and Pilotage," 70 Tulane L. Rev. 605, 1995; "Arrest and Attachment in Admiralty," 5 U.S.F. Mar. L.J. 127, 1992; "So Now You Are a Shipowner: Admiralty Basics for Corporate Counsel," presented to the American Bar Association, Annual Meeting, Atlanta, 1991.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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