Donelan Law, LLC - Springfield, MO

Compassionate and Relentless Advocacy for Survivors in Missouri

Trauma, abuse, and personal harm disrupt lives in ways the legal system rarely acknowledges without passionate advocacy. When victims of violence and mistreatment need to hire an attorney who will listen without judgment and pursue real accountability, Donelan Law, LLC stands at the forefront. Founded by attorney Sarah M. Donelan, the firm is specifically dedicated to representing survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, workplace misconduct, and catastrophic physical injuries. Sarah Donelan holds a Juris Doctor and a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, combining trauma-informed client care with formidable courtroom tenacity. Having previously prosecuted sex crimes, child abuse, and elder violence as a senior assistant prosecuting attorney in Greene County, and having led the Domestic Violence Unit at Legal Services of Southern Missouri, she possesses unique insight into holding wrongdoers legally and financially accountable.

Core Legal Practice Areas

Donelan Law focuses exclusively on civil advocacy for harmed individuals, refusing to let victims feel like they are the ones on trial:

• Domestic Violence Civil Lawsuits and Protection Orders

  Leaving an abusive environment requires safety planning and legal backing. Serving as compassionate domestic violence lawyers, the firm helps survivors secure formal orders of protection and pursue civil personal injury claims against abusers. Civil litigation enables survivors to recover monetary compensation for medical treatment, counseling expenses, lost wages, and emotional suffering caused by physical, psychological, or financial abuse.

• Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Intentional Tort Litigation

  Survivors of sexual violence and intentional harm often find the criminal justice process inadequate for addressing their long-term trauma. Donelan Law brings civil lawsuits against perpetrators and liable institutional entities, fighting for comprehensive civil damages and giving survivors a powerful voice outside the rigid confines of criminal proceedings.

• Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Law

  Hostile work environments and institutional power abuses create severe distress for employees. Working as dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers and harassment lawyers, Sarah Donelan represents workers facing quid pro quo sexual demands, pervasive hostility, gender bias, and unlawful retaliation. When whistleblowers or victims face termination for speaking up, the firm acts as fierce wrongful termination lawyers seeking back pay and compensatory relief.

• Revenge Porn and Digital Privacy Abuse

  The unauthorized distribution of private photos or videos is both a crime and a civil wrong under Missouri Revised Statutes Section 573.110. Donelan Law helps victims regain control over their privacy by pursuing civil lawsuits for damages, coordinating content removal, and holding perpetrators accountable for digital harassment and extortion.

• Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death

  As skilled accident and injury lawyers, the practice also represents individuals and grieving families impacted by motor vehicle crashes, pedestrian harm, unsafe premises, and child injuries. The firm handles wrongful death lawyers claims with sensitivity and precision, seeking maximum compensation for families mourning the preventable loss of a loved one.

Trauma-Informed Legal Counsel You Can Trust

If you or someone you care about needs to find an attorney who understands the complexities of trauma, power imbalances, and civil recovery, Donelan Law, LLC offers clear, confidential guidance. The firm provides free initial consultations, and personal injury and civil abuse claims are handled on a contingency-fee structure, meaning clients pay no attorney fees unless a monetary recovery is secured. When you need an experienced advocate in Springfield and throughout southwest Missouri, Sarah Donelan and her compassionate legal team are ready to stand with you.