David M Donovan

David M Donovan

Watts, Donovan & Tilley, P.A. β€’ Little Rock, AR
InsuranceClass ActionsConsumer Class ActionsMedical Malpractice

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Little Rock, AR, US

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About

David M. Donovan's training for law practice began in college, competing in intercollegiate debate. Following his law school education, David clerked for a United States District Court Judge in Little Rock, before beginning private practice. He is licensed in both Arkansas and Arizona, and has actively litigated in both jurisdictions. David's practice focuses on complex insurance and commercial litigation. In recent years, he has focused his practice on: ERISA and disability insurance; insurance bad faith; products liability; professional liability, defending lawyers, engineers, architects, and insurance brokers; construction litigation; complex commercial litigation, including the defense of consumer class actions; and the prosecution and defense of lender liability claims. David also has an active medical malpractice practice. David has extensive experience in federal court. He was appointed by the Judges of the Eastern District of Arkansas to the Court's Federal Practice Committee, serving as chairman in 2010. He has conducted CLE seminars on federal court practice. David's practice extends to both trials and appeals. He is one of the select few Arkansas litigators who is recognized as both an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer. David has been the lead defense counsel in the litigation of the constitutionality of the 'Arkansas Tort Reform' legislation.

About Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys handle disputes between policyholders and insurance companies. They fight for fair claim settlements and represent clients in bad faith cases. Common matters include denied claims, bad faith insurance, coverage disputes, policy interpretation.

Credentials

Education
1981 University of Arkansas J.D., with honors 1977 University of Kentucky B.A. N/A N/A Broward Community College
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2014 Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers 2013 Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers 2012 Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in America 2012 Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers 2012 Arkansas Chapter - The James M. Moody Civility Award, American Board of Trial Advocates
Publications
2012 Defense Research Institute ERISA Report Subrogation and Reimbursement Rights and Remedies of ERISA Plans 2009 Author of Arkansas Section. American Bar Association Misrepresentation in the Life, Health, and Disabilty Insurance Application Process: A National Survey 2005 Life, Health & Disability News (DRI, Defense Research Institute) Applying the Church Plan Exception to ERISA: When is a Benefit Plan Maintained by a Church?
Associations
Pulaski County Bar Association President (2008) Arkansas Bar Association American Bar Association Defense Research Insitute American Board of Trial Advocates
Speaking
2008 Federal Practice Seminar, Little Rock Legal Ethics
Updated: Mar 08, 2026