Rob Donoghue

Rob Donoghue

Of Counsel
Boston
About

Rob Donoghue focuses his practice on class actions and complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on M&A and insurance litigation. Rob represents M&A transaction liability insurers in disputes arising under representations and warranties insurance policies, including managing, quantifying, and resolving pre-dispute insurance claims for alleged losses arising out of M&A transactions. In addition, Rob regularly litigates non-insurance M&A, fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraud, and securities law claims for public and private companies and their management. Rob also has experience representing companies and individuals in white-collar investigations and regulatory enforcement actions involving the SEC, FINRA, and other agencies.

Areas of FocusBusiness and Commercial LitigationLitigation, Arbitration and InvestigationsInsurance
Bar admissionsMassachusettsNew Hampshire
CourtsSupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitUnited States District Court for the District of MassachusettsUnited States District Court for the District of New Hampshire

EXPERIENCE

  • Represented insurers in representations and warranties insurance claims premised on allegations that sellers breached representations in acquisition agreements
  • Represented transacting parties in M&A disputes, including fiduciary duty claims and post-closing purchase price adjustments
  • Defended a Fortune Global 500 insurance company in a class action alleging breach of contract, fraud, and unfair competition related to cost of insurance charges
  • Secured dismissal of breach of contract, consumer protection, and RICO claims for insurers in sales practices litigation
  • Represented companies in SEC enforcement actions concerning accounting and financial reporting matters
Education
  • J.D., Northeastern University, 2016
    Northeastern University Law Review, Articles Editor
  • B.A., Communication and Political Science, Westfield State University, 2013 
    summa cum laude

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation, and White-Collar Criminal Defense, (2022 – 2026)
  • Named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers list in the area of securities law, (2024 – 2025)

Pro Bono

Rob maintains an active pro bono practice, with an emphasis on providing legal services to low-income clients in housing-related matters. Rob has been named to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s Pro Bono High Honor Roll and Honor Roll lists on several occasions.

Prior Experience

Before joining DLA Piper, Rob practiced at another AmLaw 50 international law firm in Boston. Rob also clerked for the Honorable Landya B. McCafferty of the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire.

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Phone

+1 617 406 6060
(Work, Boston)
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