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Donovan Asmar, Business Attorney in Troy, Michigan

focused on Business, Insurance, and Litigation

Troy, MI

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Donovan Asmar is an attorney based in Troy, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation.

Based in
Troy, MICHIGAN
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Troy, MICHIGAN.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Donovan Asmar: Donovan Asmar is an attorney based in Troy, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Donovan's practice areas in Troy

Donovan concentrates on business, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Donovan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Troy, Michigan

Donovan takes business matters in Troy, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donovan agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Troy, Michigan

Donovan takes insurance matters in Troy, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donovan agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Troy, Michigan

Donovan takes litigation matters in Troy, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Donovan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Donovan Asmar, business attorney serving Troy

Donovan Asmar is an attorney based in Troy, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Donovan works from Troy, Michigan and takes on business matters across the region.

Mr. Asmar is a member of the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He represents clients involved in complex commercial litigation matters.Before joining Bodman, Mr. Asmar clerked for Justice Mary Beth Kelly of the Michigan Supreme Court. He has also worked for a Detroit-area litigation defense firm where he participated in a variety of cases involving civil rights, employment issues, commercial disputes, municipal liability, contractual claims, and constitutional claims. Mr. Asmar serves on the Board of Directors of the Notre Dame Club of Detroit. He is a member of Michigan State University’s Michigan Political Leadership Program Class of 2015. During law school, he received the CALI Award for Torts at the University of Miami Law School, which he attended for one year before transferring to the University of Notre Dame Law School. As an undergraduate at the University of Michigan, he served as President of the Chaldean American Student Association.

Donovan's approach to business cases

Mr. Asmar is a member of the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group. He represents clients involved in complex commercial litigation matters.Before joining Bodman, Mr. Asmar clerked for Justice Mary Beth Kelly of the Michigan Supreme Court. He has also worked for a Detroit-area litigation defense firm where he participated in a variety of cases involving civil rights,…

The kind of cases Donovan takes

Donovan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, insurance, and litigation matters in Troy and the surrounding Michigan area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Donovan studied and practices

  • University of Notre Dame

    J.D. · 2013

  • University of Michigan

    B.A.

Jurisdictions

Donovan's state bar admissions

  • Michigan, State Bar

    ACTIVE

Donovan studied at J.D. in University of Notre Dame and B.A. in University of Michigan.

Law school and academic background

Donovan completed J.D. in University of Notre Dame and B.A. in University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Donovan runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Donovan's legal honors and published work

Donovan has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2025 for work in:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2025 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice - 2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025 (2026).

Locations

Donovan Asmar's office in Troy

Donovan's primary office is at 201 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 500, Troy, Michigan, 48084. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

201 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 500

Troy, Michigan 48084

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Hiring guide

How to hire Donovan Asmar — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Donovan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Donovan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donovan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Donovan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Troy, Michigan

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Donovan

Donovan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Donovan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Donovan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Donovan Asmar

  • How much does it cost to hire Donovan for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Donovan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Donovan offer a free consultation?

    Donovan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donovan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Donovan's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Michigan typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Donovan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Donovan take my case if I'm outside Troy?

    Donovan is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Donovan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Donovan?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Donovan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Donovan accepting new business clients right now?

    Donovan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Troy, Detroit and Grand Rapids in Michigan

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