SHARON A. DONOVAN
Partner

Practice Areas:
Family Law and Domestic Relations
Mediation/Collaborative Practice

Contact:
sdonovan@dadlaw.net

Sharon began her practice in 1979 and has practiced primarily in the area of family law, litigation practice, and alternative dispute resolution. She is a strong advocate who uses sensitivity and empathy when helping families in transition and has extensive experience with large marital estates, complex custody issues, and all other aspects of divorce practice. Sharon is also a member of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and American College of Trial Lawyers, and she has served as a lecturer and panelist in a number of continuing legal education presentations for the Utah State Bar Association, Family Law Section of the Utah State Bar Association, National Business Institute, and Utah Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Her extensive experience has helped her become a well-respected member of the Utah legal community and has qualified her to testify before the Utah State Legislature on a variety of family law issues.

Education:
  • University of Utah College of Law, J.D., 1979
  • University of Utah, B.A., Political Science, 1976
    • Magna Cum Laude
Bar Admissions:
  • Utah, 1979
  • Washington, 1989
  • U.S. District Court, District of Utah, 1979
Professional Associations:
  • American Bar Association
  • Utah State Bar:
    • Co-Chair of the 2004 Bar Convention
    • Bar Commissioner, 1998-2001
  • Family Law Section of Utah State Bar
    • Executive Committee Member, 1994-2002
    • Chair, 1987-88
  • Legal Aid Society
    • Board Chair, 2003-04
    • Board Member, 1998-2004
  • Salt Lake County Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of Utah State Bar
  • Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1993-Present
  • Fellow, Collaborative Family Lawyers of Utah
  • Member, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2007-Present
  • Judicial Conduct Commission, 1998-2001
  • Trained Mediator in Domestic Relations
Awards:
  • "Outstanding Family Law Lawyer of the Year," Utah State Bar Association, 1992
  • "Best Lawyers in America," Family Law Section, 1993-Present
  • "Utah Legal Elite" for Family Law, Utah Business, 2005-Present
Martindale Hubble Rating:
AV