Background
Donovan, James Joseph was born on April 15, 1915 in New York City. Son of James Joseph and Elizabeth Mary (Curtin) Donovan.
Donovan, James Joseph was born on April 15, 1915 in New York City. Son of James Joseph and Elizabeth Mary (Curtin) Donovan.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Fordham College, 1938. Juris Doctor, Fordham College, 1941.
Associate Hill, Rivkins & Middleton, New York City, 1945—1948, Lawrence McKeown, New York City, 1948—1950, Martin J. Kelly Junior, New York City, 1950—1954. Partner Kelly & Donovan, 1954—1961, Kelly, Donovan, Robinson & Maloof, New York City, 1961—1969, Donovan, Donovan, Maloof & Walsh, New York City, 1969—1976. With Donovan, Maloof, Walsh & Kennedy, since 1976.
Director Folksamerica Reins. Company, New York City. With United States Navy, 1941-1945.
Member of American Bar Association, International Association Insurance Counsel, Maritime Law Association, New York City Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Westchester Country Club (Rye, New York ), Drug and Chemical Club, India House Club (New York City).
Married Virginia T. Towey, May 29, 1948. Children: Patricia Duff, James Joseph, Michael.