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Nicholas E. Donovan..

Attorney
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Profile..

After receiving the American Jurisprudence Awards for both Constitutional Law and Torts while in law school at UCLA, Nick moved north to join the Corporate and Securities Group of a major San Francisco firm.  He also practiced estate planning for high net worth individuals and families in Palm Springs.

Nick’s focus since joining Gaw Van Male has been corporate finance, general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, and public securities issues.  His combination of experience qualifies Nick to advise on family business exit and continuity strategies, as well.

Areas of Practice..

Business Law Group
Wine Law Group
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Education..

University of California, Los Angeles, Juris Doctor, 2001
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Bachelor of Arts
.. with Highest Distinction (Summa Cum Laude), elected to
.. Phi Beta Kappa, 1997
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Personal Interests..

During college, Nick studied Art History, Architecture and Political Science.  He studied abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland and in Florence, Italy.

Nick enjoys the symphony and other performing arts.  When time permits, he enjoys hiking and traveling to visit family in Massachusetts and Europe.
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Community Involvement..

Napa Valley Symphony, Board of Directors

Napa Valley Arts Council, past-member, Board of Directors
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Affiliations..

State Bar of California
Napa County Bar Association
American Bar Association
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Presentations   

Selling Your Business: Preparing for Sale and Maximizing

   Return, presented and moderated, Summer 2008

Joined the Firm..
2004
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Contact..
ndonovan@gawvanmale.com
707 252-9000
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