Gordon D. Evans II

Gordon Douglas Evans II is a highly skilled trial attorney representing clients who have suffered serious injuries or wrongful death due to medical malpractice, industrial accidents, birth trauma, and auto, trucking, and motorcycle accidents. With a reputation for achieving millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, Gordon has successfully handled complex litigation and has served as first-chair trial counsel in numerous high-stakes cases.

Gordon earned his J.D., cum laude, from Capital University Law School. He received the Order of the Barristers and Order of the Curia honors for his great advocacy work. During law school, he was actively involved in moot court and mock trials, later serving as coach of the law school’s Mock Trial Team. Before law school, he got his B.A. in Political Science and Speech from Kentucky Wesleyan College. There, he started on the football team for four years and became a National All-Star. His background in sports has built his tenacity and strategic thinking in court.

Gordon is a lifetime member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum, reflecting his proven record of winning high-value settlements and verdicts for injured clients. He has been selected as an Ohio Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2009–2012) and has appeared in Ohio Super Lawyers every year since 2013, earning a Top 50 Attorney honor since 2021. Gordon has also been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law continuously since 2013.

Licensed in Ohio since 2001, Gordon practices in both the Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio. He is an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. His dedication to litigation is evident in his 100% litigation-focused practice, where he relentlessly fights for justice and fair compensation for his clients.

Gordon Douglas Evans II’s unwavering commitment to advocacy, courtroom excellence, and client success makes him a trusted legal champion for those seeking justice in personal injury and medical malpractice cases.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, The Donahey Law Firm, LLC
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Capital University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Kentucky Wesleyan College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges