John F. Donohue

John F. Donohue is a highly respected lawyer with a long record of helping injured individuals and defending clients in complex legal matters. With decades of experience, he has built a strong reputation for providing skilled guidance in personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, auto accidents, medical malpractice, criminal defense, civil litigation, real estate, and wills and estates. His career reflects a deep commitment to protecting clients’ rights and delivering dependable legal representation.

Mr. Donohue attended Canisius High School and Canisius College, followed by advanced legal training at Fordham University Law School, where he earned both his L.L.B. and J.D. degrees. His formal education and rigorous preparation laid the foundation for his successful and long-standing legal practice.

Mr. Donohue served as insurance counsel for Merchants Mutual Insurance Company for six years before entering private practice. This early experience allowed him to develop strong skills in evaluating claims, understanding insurance procedures, and advocating for fair outcomes. In 1971, he joined the law firm of Schnell and Salmon, and by 1973, he established himself as a sole practitioner. Over the years, he expanded his practice, and his leadership helped shape what is now Donohue Law Offices. His work includes major personal injury cases, and he has achieved significant recoveries for clients, including million-dollar results. He also completed three Brain Injury Institute seminars, strengthening his ability to handle complex brain injury cases.

John F. Donohue has remained active throughout his career in the legal community. He is admitted to practice in both New York and Florida and is a member of the Erie County Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. His long-standing dedication to legal services has made him a trusted advocate for clients seeking strong, reliable representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Donohue Law
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Erie County Bar Association
• Member, New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• New York
• Florida

Education

• Fordham University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Canisius College
  Undergraduate

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