Elizabeth Donovan

Elizabeth Donovan, Esq., is a New Hampshire trial attorney focusing on family law, divorce, misdemeanor defense, violation complaints, and related court matters. Her work supports individuals facing separation, criminal allegations, financial concerns, and legal decisions that may affect home life, parenting, reputation, and stability. She helps clients understand options, prepare for hearings, review facts, address risks, and pursue practical solutions through negotiation, filings, and courtroom advocacy.

Elizabeth studied law at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. She also studied at Boston University. Her education supports legal research, trial preparation, written advocacy, and client counseling. She uses that background to assess divorce issues, family law concerns, misdemeanor complaints, violation matters, financial questions, and procedural requirements that arise when clients need clear guidance through stressful New Hampshire court proceedings.

Elizabeth brings litigation and public-service experience to her practice. She previously served as a law clerk for the Superior Court of Connecticut and worked as an Assistant United States Attorney with the Small Business Administration. Her background helps her evaluate cases from multiple perspectives, prepare arguments, and communicate with clients facing contested hearings, negotiations, or court deadlines. She also serves on community boards supporting mental health and health services.

Elizabeth Donovan helps clients address family law, divorce, misdemeanor defense, and violation complaints with preparation, respect, and practical judgment. Her work includes trial advocacy, case strategy, financial litigation concerns, and representation in sensitive legal matters. She is admitted in New Hampshire and the US District Court for the District of New Hampshire. As a founding member of the New Hampshire Chapter of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators, she brings focused advocacy to clients navigating court disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Trial Attorney, Dwyer, Donovan & Reis
• Founding Member, American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators, New Hampshire Chapter

Licensed State

• New Hampshire

Education

• University of New Hampshire School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston University

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