Martha N. Donovan

Martha N. Donovan: Co-Chair of Environmental Law Group in New Jersey

Mrs. Martha N. Donovan is a distinguished environmental attorney and complex litigation specialist, serving as Co-Chair of the Environmental Law Group within our firm.

Practice Areas

• Environmental Law
• Litigation - Environmental

Mrs. Donovan has a deep commitment to defending environmental property damage and toxic tort claims, with extensive experience in both administrative and judicial proceedings.

Administrative Proceedings

• New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Mrs. Donovan has successfully represented clients before these agencies in matters pertaining to hazardous waste storage, transportation, and disposal.

Judicial Proceedings

• State Courts of New Jersey
• Federal District Court – District of New Jersey
• Federal Court of Appeals – Second Circuit

Mrs. Donovan's experience extends to a wide range of environmental issues, including:

• ISRA Compliance (Integrated Solid and Radioactive Waste Management System)
• Lender Liability
• Underground Storage Tank Laws (USTs)
• Permits and Approvals for Hazardous Waste Storage, Transportation, and Disposal

Environmental Matters

• Representation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Superfund
• Defense of Actions by Adjoining, Predecessor, and Successor Property Owners Claiming Physical Injuries, Emotional Distress, or Lost Property Values
• Aid in Resolving Matters Involving Air Emissions, Water Discharges, Noise Pollution, and Spill Events

Mrs. Donovan's work encompasses a broad spectrum of environmental matters. She is an active participant in various trade groups, regularly contributing articles and making presentations on topics such as:

• Lender Liability Under Superfund
• Availability of Insurance Coverage for Business-Related Accidents

Mrs. Donovan has been recognized by prestigious organizations including Chambers USA in the Environment Section, New Jersey Super Lawyers (Environmental Section), and Best Lawyers in the Environmental Law section since 2010.

Recognized As:

• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year, Woodbridge (2025)
• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year, Woodbridge (2023)
• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year, Woodbridge (2021)
• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year, Woodbridge (2020)
• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year, Woodbridge (2018)
• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year, Woodbridge (2016)

Mrs. Donovan is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the New Jersey State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Justice Stewart G. Pollock Environmental In-Court of Court, and Society of Women Environmental Professionals.

Education & Credentials

• B.S., magna cum laude in Chemistry from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College (2015)
• J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law (2017)
• New Jersey State Bar Admissions since 2018

Mrs. Donovan's expertise spans multiple academic backgrounds, including a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Juris Doctorate.

Awards & Recognitions

• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year (2025)
• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year (2023)
• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year (2021)
• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year (2020)
• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year (2018)
• Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year (2016)

Mrs. Donovan's recognition continues to grow, as she has been included in Best Lawyers in the Environmental Law section every year since 2010.

City: Bridgewater State: New Jersey Country: United States