Lawyers serving Massachusetts for more than fifty years



Experience. Integrity. Personalized Service.

Equals Success & Satisfied Clients

         

  Edward L. Donnellan                           Daniel M. Keyes, Jr.
(1917-2002)                                          Of Counsel
    Keyes and Donnellan P.C. defense lawyers since 1950

 

FOUNDING PARTNERS:
Daniel M. Keyes Jr.
Daniel Keyes, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and graduated from Boston College (B.A. 1939) and from Boston University Law School (J.D. 1942). He served as Presiding Judge, Chicopee, MA District Court for fourteen years and has served on the President's Commission for the Nomination of Judges to the Federal Court of Appeals for the First District. Judge Keyes' practice concentration has been directed toward Estate Planning and Eminent Domain litigation. Past Member: American Bar Association; Massachusetts Bar Association; Hampden County Bar Association; American Trial Lawyers Association.


Edward L. Donnellan
Edward Donnellan was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and graduated from Northeastern Law School (J.D. 1942). Recognized as one of the premier trial lawyers in the Commonwealth, he was one of a select group of attorneys in the country to be certified in both civil and criminal advocacy. His practice has been directed mainly to the trial of products liability cases, plaintiffs injury suits, as well as medical and legal malpractice actions, where his expertise was acknowledged statewide. Attorney Donnellan has served as Assistant City Solicitor, City of Springfield; Teaching Team Member, Harvard University Law School Annual Trial Advocacy Workshop; and a Member of the Environmental Law Committee, Defense Research Institute. Former Membership American Bar Association; Massachusetts Bar Association; Hampden County Bar Association; Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

Daniel M. Keyes, Jr. and Edward L. Donnellan began the practice of law together in Springfield, Massachusetts more than 50 years ago and founded Keyes & Donnellan PC in 1950. The firm, since its inception, has concentrated in litigation. As the practice expanded, it has encompassed a more comprehensive range of services. Keyes & Donnellan is a recognized leader in civil litigation and personalized full-service representation to its corporate clientele. The firm has built its reputation on defending and winning complex medical malpractice, legal malpractice and products liability suits.

The firm's attorneys have extensive trial experience in the state and federal courts, as well as appellate experience in the Massachusetts Court of Appeals, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, and the Federal Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit. Our attorneys have also practiced before numerous boards and administrative agencies including the Industrial Accident Board and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.