Tom Donaho is a first-chair litigator with a focus on handling complex commercial disputes in both state and federal court. He has specific experience litigating contract matters, employment actions, regulatory enforcement actions, business torts and real estate disputes. He also has significant experience advising and assisting clients with respect to risk management and compliance issues. As a subject matter expert on indemnity and insurance, Tom is relied upon by clients across the country to develop contracts that serve risk allocation needs through indemnity and insurance protections.
Tom also serves as policy lead and subject matter expert with respect to carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) law. In that role, Tom regularly presents and publishes on emerging issues relating to CCUS regulations and incentives.
Litigation
- Lead trial counsel for owners of venture-backed startup company in FTC enforcement and contempt action. Successfully defeated claims and requests for damages in excess of $100 million asserted by the FTC after two-week trial.
Indemnity and Contractual Risk Management
- Assisted oilfield operator in navigating series of indemnity demands arising from personal injury actions, property damage actions and regulatory agency investigations.
Compliance
- Advised publicly-traded company on necessary elements of comprehensive ethics and compliance program, including with respect to policies, practices and guidelines under the legal, accounting and human resources departments.