Douglas Warren McDonald Jr.’s Peer Endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. This is a hardworking, serious, and creative lawyer. Always good to have him on your side of the case. r

Mr. McDonald knows his business....I met Gus when I was the Solicitor-General in Athens and my office prosecuted his clients. He is skilled, persistent and professional. As a former prosecutor I can state that when Gus comes to court for a client the prosecutors know he will be prepared and that they are in for a fight. He handles cases all over North Georgia and achieves outstanding results for his clients.

I learned from Mr. McDonald all about blood alcohol testing, and the investigation and preparation to win DUI cases. Saw him in Atlanta teaching two different DUI seminars. I've met people all over Georgia who like him. He's real good. I back the man. I endorse this lawyer.

I have known Gus McDonald for 17 years. He is well-known as one of the best attorneys in all of Georgia. He is a true fighter, an excellent litigator, and a great negotiator. I met Gus when I was a prosecutor and learned early on that he was an extremely skilled and dedicated litigator. He has my complete respect and admiration.

Gus is an excellent attorney, plain and simple. Gus is not only an excellent attorney but also an amazing teacher of law. He is trustworthy and hardworking. He is easily approachable and always willing to help his colleagues both in and out of court. His breadth of knowledge of criminal law , specifically DUI law, is superb. He brings this knowledge and experience to each of his client's cases getting only the best possible outcome.

Gus is a skilled defender of those accused of DUI and other criminal offenses. We have referred numerous clients to his firm and all have been completely satisfied with his work. One client even called me back personally to praise Gus' work after he was able to get a huge reduction on a tough case in an unfriendly jurisdiction. If you're looking for a tenacious criminal defender in northeast Georgia, Gus is your man.

I endorse this lawyer. Gus has a stellar reputation in the DUI Defense community. Everyone, including prosecutors, knows that Gus FIGHTS for his clients and gets results!

I endorse Douglas. He is a nationally known criminal defense lawyer with a reputation for aggressively defending his clients.

I know Attorney McDonald. He has earned a national reputation for effectively representing motorists accused of a crime. He has the necessary reputation, knowledge and experience to eliminate or minimize the consequences of the government's accusation. He is a very effective and skilled litigator who has the guts to stand up to the government and their accusations to demand evidence, not simply an accusation. He is highly ethical and trustworthy. I trust him. You should too.

Gus McDonald has established a great reputation across NE Georgia as being one of the best defense attorneys out there. I have sent cases to him to handle, and have never heard anything but praise for his courtroom skills. Recently, his firm ramped up its civil litigation practice, and has been achieving top-dollar case results in these cases, too. Gus is tenacious, savvy and well-connected.

Gus is fearless. I have personally seen Gus take on the government and walk out of the courtroom with his client after leaving the government flat on their back. If I were facing a criminal charge Gus would be my first telephone call.

There is none better. Gus has established a statewide practice in DUI, vehicular homicide and wrongful death. Gus has seen it all from the criminal defense side and the plaintiff's injury side. Out of Habersham County, his roots allow him to go anywhere in the State of Georgia to try a case.

Gus is considered one of North Georgia's best DUI and criminal defense attorneys, and for good reason. Gus has both the passion and knowledge in the courtroom to always get his clients the best possible outcome, no matter what the situation. I have personally told potential clients about Gus if I know the case they are fighting is in his neck of the woods. Gus keeps on top of all of the latest DUI developments, and that knowledge enables him to obtain results unmatched by others. I will continue to confidentially refer people Gus' way.

If I got into trouble in the northern part of Georgia, there is no doubt in my mind who I would call: Gus McDonald. I think that is the highest compliment you can give a lawyer. Gus has received all the awards, special training, and all of the other stuff that you want your lawyer to have, but at the end of the day, he gets results in the courtroom that other lawyers can't. That is what really matters. If Gus will take your case, you are in great hands.

Simply put, Gus is one of the best attorneys in this State. Whether going against Gus in a civil or criminal case, you better be ready because Gus thoroughly prepares his cases for trial. He knows how to win cases at every level of the trial process. He has a demeanor that translates well with juries, judges, prosecutors and his fellow colleagues. What I most respect about Gus is that he will be brutally honest with you on how you can do a better job for your client on a criminal case. If you are in need of a quality attorney in the North Georgia area, Gus McDonald is your weapon of choice.

I endorse this lawyer. Gus goes to war for each and every client. His knowledge of the law and procedure is truly excellent. One of the best.

I was a DUI prosecutor until 2003. During that time, I prosecuted several DUI cases against Gus. Gus is the only lawyer that I ever went up against that I never could beat in a jury trial. He is a very, very good DUI lawyer.

Gus McDonald is one of the most intense litigators I know. He is a street fighter in the courtroom, and his skills are matched by his knowledge of the law and the rules. I don't think anyone who has heard of him underestimates his abilities as a lawyer. If he can, he will take advantage of your lack of awareness and win the case before you know what is happening to you. He is a loyal friend and his clients get what they pay for. He's a good lawyer.

Gus is one of the best lawyers in Georgia. Watching him destroy the arresting officer on the witness stand is a sight to behold. If you hire him, you will be in good hands.

I endorse this lawyer's work. Gus is a fantastic lawyer. He is well connected in the North Georgia Mountains. He knows all of the players and is able to get deals that most other lawyers could not. The reason for his ability to get a deal is the fact that he can try a case. Gus will go toe to toe with any prosecutor in the state. He prepares his cases and whenever I have questions or need a hand, Gus is the guy I call.

There is no other lawyer in North Georgia that has the experience, contacts, and commitment to winning like Gus McDonald. I have been co-counsel with him on several occasions where my client needed his expertise. The amount of time he puts into his cases behind the scenes is nothing short of amazing. He is up before dawn preparing and up late thinking about new and creative ways to defend his client's case. If you want a lawyer who is going to make a difference in the outcome of your case, Gus McDonald is your man. His courtroom skills are widely know by judges and prosecutors, and he is often imitated because he has been teaching lawyers for over a decade. Most of the time, he can negotiate a deal because of his reputation, which saves his clients money and risk. But if a case has to be tried, Gus will be ready. If you can get him to take your case, consider yourself lucky.

Gus is widely regarded as one of the most creative and aggressive defenders of those accused of DUI. There are few attorneys who are more qualified to handle a DUI case.

I endorse this lawyer's work.Gus is the consumate professional in the courtroom. He is actually feared some prosecutors for his "leave no prisoners" approach to cross-examination of the state's witness. I have referred several clients to Gus up in his neck of the woods and would never expect less that glowing feedback from his work. he really is a lawyer's lawyer!

Gus is a hard-working, dedicated attorney. His abilities have earned him respect from prosecutors and Judges throughout Georgia. He is THE go-to-guy in North Georgia. I highly endorse Gus McDonald.

I endorse this lawyer's work. Gus McDonald is a bright and dedicated attorney with creative and successful approaches in defending his clients. I whole-heartedly endorse his keen legal abilities and his manner in dealing with clients as well as Judges, prosecutors, and fellow lawyers.

Gus, as I know him, is one of the best DUI attorneys in Georgia. He is smart, has a great courtroom presence and judges and prosecutors take notice when he comes into court with his clients. If you have a case in North Georgia, I suggest that you interview Gus and if he'll accept your case, that you hire him.

Gus McDonald is one of the finest lawyers I know, and I seek advice from Gus often. He literally grew up in the courtroom. At thirteen years-old he started working at his father's law firm, and he hasn't stopped learning since. He is an expert in every single aspect of DUI and criminal defense, and speaks to lawyers on a national level. Several years ago Gus made Georgia history by suing the Georgia Bureau of Investigations forensic laboratory when he discovered that the crime lab was switching blood samples and attributing results to the wrong defendants. The crime lab claims that they have now resolved the problem, and stopped switching samples. Gus' trial and negotiation skills are among the very top lawyers of the state. I would not hesitate to hire Gus if I needed a criminal defense attorney.