What areas of law does Douglas A. Donnell practice?

Douglas A. Donnell focuses on Business, Environmental, and Litigation.

Where is Douglas A. Donnell located?

Douglas A. Donnell primarily serves clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an office at 900 Monroe Avenue, NW.

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Douglas A. Donnell is an attorney based in Grand Rapids, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and Litigation.

Based in: Grand Rapids, MICHIGAN
Experience: attorney
Known for: Business · Environmental · Litigation

Handles Business, Environmental, and Litigation matters from Grand Rapids, MICHIGAN.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Grand Rapids) (2025).

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Douglas A. Donnell represents clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Douglas A. Donnell

Douglas A. Donnell graduated magna cum laude from Miami University with a bachelor's degree in Economics and received his law degree with honors from Boston College Law School. Doug specializes in environmental law and commercial litigation and has represented both public and private sector clients and individuals in these areas since 1979. He is a member of the Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Section of the American Bar Association and the Environmental Law Section of the Michigan Bar Association. Doug has been a frequent speaker at seminars and continuing education programs on a variety of environmental law and litigation topics and has been asked to participate in the legislative process of drafting several of Michigan's environmental statutes. He has also served as lead counsel in numerous cases before the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court. Doug has been recognized for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America and Michigan Super Lawyers, and was named by Best Lawyers as Grand Rapids' 2012 and 2016 Lawyer of the Year in Environmental Litigation based on peer reviews. He was also awarded the Grand Rapids Business Journal Legal Newsmaker of the Year for 2015.

Credentials

Education

Boston College Law School
— · 1979
Miami University
BA · 1976

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar
ACTIVE
Wisconsin, State Bar
ACTIVE
Michigan, State Bar
ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Grand Rapids)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Grand Rapids)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Grand Rapids)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Grand Rapids)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Grand Rapids)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Grand Rapids)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Grand Rapids)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in Grand Rapids Magazine’s 2019-2023 Top Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected as a Leading Lawyer
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awarded the Grand Rapids Business Journal Legal Newsmaker of the Year for 2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Best Lawyers of America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named Best Lawyers' Grand Rapids Lawyer of the Year for Environmental Litigation in 2012, 2016 and 2018
2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

900 Monroe Avenue, NW

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

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What areas of law does Douglas A. Donnell practice?
Douglas A. Donnell focuses on Business, Environmental, and Litigation.
Where is Douglas A. Donnell located?
Douglas A. Donnell primarily serves clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an office at 900 Monroe Avenue, NW.
Is Douglas A. Donnell a verified attorney?
Douglas A. Donnell's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Douglas A. Donnell?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 616-632-8000.