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Keith W. Donahoe, Esq., Retired

Retired

Keith W. Donahoe recently retired as a founding partner of Donahoe Kearney, PLLC. During his 30 year career, he was a nationally Board Certified trial attorney who specialized in claims involving people injured as a result of poor medical care. Mr. Donahoe secured justice for hundreds of people seriously injured due to poor medical care. He was recognized by THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA as one of the Washington D.C. Area’s “BEST LAWYERS” in the field of Medical Malpractice. Mr. Donahoe was a zealous advocate for the injured, who believed that every client deserved superior legal representation. He resides in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife, Diana, and two children Allison and Peter.

Education:

Mr. Donahoe is a graduate of Villanova University and Georgetown University Law Center. He graduated from both institutions with honors.

Professional Honors & Activities:

Mr. Donahoe is a member of the Board of Governors of the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association and is a past Chairman of the Medical Malpractice Committee of the D.C. Bar Association. Mr. Donahoe is a past president of the Villanova Alumni Association and a past Barrister of the Charles Fahy American Inns of Court. Mr. Donahoe is a member of the D.C. Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Maryland Trial Lawyer’s Association.

Publications:

Mr. Donahoe’s unwavering representation of the injured has resulted in a number of significant published judicial opinions extending the rights of injured individuals including, WMATA v. Jeanty, 718 A.2d 172 (D.C. 1998); WMATA v. D.C. Dept. of Employment Services, (D.C. 1999); Brown v. D.C. Dept. of Employment Services, (D.C. 1997); and Wahlne v. D.C. Dept. of Employment Services, (D.C. 1997).

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March 12, 2026

I had a great experience working with Donahoe Kearney. Frank, Paul, and Grace did an excellent job helping me reach a settlement and made the whole process much easier to deal with.

I worked with Paul a lot throughout the case, and he was always professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with. What I appreciated most was how he kept everything short, clear, and straight to the point. He explained things in a way that was easy to understand and kept me informed every step of the way.

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    Communication is key

    March 12, 2026

    I had a great experience working with Donahoe Kearney. Frank, Paul, and Grace did an excellent job helping me reach a settlement and made the whole process much easier to deal with.

    I worked with Paul a lot throughout the case, and he was always professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with. What I appreciated most was how he kept everything short, clear, and straight to the point. He explained things in a way that was easy to understand and kept me informed every step of the way.

    Thanks to his hard work and guidance, we were able to reach a good settlement. I would definitely recommend Frank and Paul to anyone looking for a lawyer. They are knowledgeable, efficient, and truly work for their clients. Make sure you read the awesome newsletters they are great! Thank you!

    Evan Walton