Please Congratulate Partner Paul Donoghue on His Retirement!

As we near the end of 2024, RSRM sends well wishes for a happy retirement to Partner Paul Donoghue.  Paul devoted 34 years of his life to the growth of our firm, and it’s fair to say that we wouldn’t be where we are without him.

For those who were lucky enough to work with him, you’ll recall how Paul was consistently the first person in the office every morning.  He often started his day sipping coffee and jamming to Motown hits as he worked his way through his files.  Paul spent most of his career handling workers’ compensation claims, which often meant that he spent most of his days reading large volumes of medical records.  For the average person, reviewing medical records may seem like a dry task.  Paul, however, never shied away from rolling up his sleeves.  In mentoring younger associates, he would often pass on the knowledge bestowed upon him by the partners before him, “Paul, there’s dirt in every file, and it’s your job to find it.”

He was meticulous in his work effort, intentional with his words, and creative in his problem solving.  While many attorneys are known for being well-organized, Paul was a true expert in the field.  He was never too busy to ensure that each paper was properly filed, and each folder was placed in his preferred order. It was truly a work of art to watch him maintain that level of organization through all the chaos that comes with running a litigation law firm.

 Above all, Paul will be remembered for the way he cared for and treated others.  When it came to resolving disputes with opposing counsel, Paul attacked the issues head on by always picking up the phone and talking the issues through.  Inside the office, Paul showed a true curiosity into the lives of his colleagues and staff.  He was the type of individual who remembered the small things about your life and made sure to reach out to you if you were going through a hard time.  No matter your experience or rank in the firm, Paul made sure that you had a voice and felt heard about any issue that may be bothering you.  There’s not much more that you could ask for from a mentor.

 As Paul’s time with RSRM comes to an end, we are truly grateful for all that he’s poured into this firm over the years.  We hope that this next chapter of his life is filled with lots of traveling and family time, for the hardest working attorney deserves the most relaxing retirement.  You will be missed, Paul.