Samantha P. McDonald

Samantha P. McDonald

4.6
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 16 years

Real estate Lawyer at Worcester, MA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Environmental and Natural Resources, Corporate & Incorporation

311 Main Street, Worcester, MA

About Samantha

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 40%

Purchase and sale of residential and commercial real estate, leasing, landlord-tenant disputes and evictions, land use and zoning

40%
Business 35%

All aspects of business law, from assisting with the selection of type of business entity (corporation, LLC, etc.) and forming the entity, to sale, acquisition or merger with another business or closure of a business. We can help ensure your corporate records are properly kept and filed, draft contracts, and assist with succession planning, including cross-purchase agreements.

35%
Environmental and Natural Resources 15%

Help negotiate the complex world of environmental contamination and wetland regulations for landowners and prospective purchasers, with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Attorney General, towns and other landowners.

15%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Choosing whether to incorporate is an important decision that affects a number of areas, including taxes, control, capital, and liability. Once incorporated, I can help you ensure that the corporate records (bylaws, minutes, filings with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, etc.) are properly kept and updated. I also assist shareholders in negotiating the dissolution of closely-held corporations

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bowditch & Dewey

311 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01608

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sharon | June 10, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

Client-

I was represented by Samantha for a unique and nasty tenancy lawsuit. Samantha guided me through this nightmare with professionalism, knowledge, and compassion. Samantha respected and acted on my expectations, always providing me with ample information to make decisions that were in my best interests.... Samantha ultimately found a expeditious conclusion and a reasonable settlement for me. Funny, although enormously grateful to have this behind me- I miss her. I would certainly recommend Samantha MacDonald.

Posted by Wendy | May 19, 2015

Knowlegable and professional legal advice.

Samantha is extremely knowledgable and professional. I have worked with her on more than one occasion and have found her to be responsive and easy to work with on all matters.

Posted by Greg | May 12, 2015 | Environmental and Natural Resources

Greg Morand, Principal, Omni Environmental Group, LLC

It has been a pleasure to work with Samantha McDonald over the years on various environmental-related projects for which my clients have required her services. During the time-frame in which I have known her professionally (+/-5 years) she has proven to be responsive to requests and prompt with salie...nt information. Samantha is highly knowledgeable of the legal considerations pertaining to a specific project and has always remained focused and engaged through the projects process. Based upon prior experience, I will continue to recommend her to clients and look forward to working with Samantha on future projects.

Posted by Anita | May 12, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Gives Back to those in need in Worcester

Samantha McDonald has been a dedicated and impactful attorney providing pro bono representation to the poorest of the poor in Worcester. By her direct involvement in the Lawyer For the Day program in District Court she has helped countless indigent families, elders, disabled, veterans and low wage wo...rkers elevate out of poverty and begin leading self sufficient lives. Without her involvement with the Lawyer For the Day program these litigants would be perpetually be in crisis facing medical and other debts. Her legal representation is thorough, compassionate and zealous. Her pro bono work has been so prolific she was honored with CLA's 2014 Pro Bono Publico award. Grateful for her commitment and dedication to underserved in our community.

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2015 | Business

Extremely Knowledgeable, Excellent Negotiator, Very Responsive

I am a local small business owner, and have been for the past 15 years. I have been forced to relocate my business. To say the least there have been many twist, turns and roadblocks along the way. Attorney McDonald has been there for me threw ought this ordeal. Her knowledge and ability to apply town..., state and federal law coupled with her alpha predator like negotiation style is second to none. She is a busy attorney which means sometimes you can’t get an immediate response, but every response has come within 12 hours. Yes I have received responses late in the evening and early in the morning. I prefer a busy attorney rather than one who needs my billable hours on a daily basis. Her busyness means many others are using her service as I am quite honestly because she is the best I have ever had the pleasure to employ. I strongly recommend Attorney Samantha P. McDonald.

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Leadership Worcester, Greater Worcester Community Foundation & Worcester Chamber of Commerce

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Pro Bono Publico, Community Legal Aid

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Fletcher Tilton PC

1996 - 2007

Paralegal, Law Office of Thomas J. Aitken

Associations

2017 - Present

Greater Worcester Community Foundation

corporator

2016 - Present

Music Worcester

corporator

2015 - Present

Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. (Y.O.U., Inc.)

Chair, Board of Directors

2009 - Present

Worcester County Bar Association

member

2009 - Present

Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. (Y.O.U., Inc.)

Director

2006 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts

member

2004 - Present

Women's Initiative

member

2013 - 2015

ArtsWorcester

Chair

2013 - 2015

Women's Initiative

Steering Committee

2009 - 2015

ArtsWorcester

Director

Education

2009

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Clark University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Tax-Exempt Organizations from Start to Finish

Ethical Considerations in Representing Tax-Exempt Organizations

Publications

2013

Contributing author of Crocker’s Notes on Common Forms (10th ed., MCLE 2013), edited by Sydney F. Smithers, IV Powers of Attorney

2012

Fletcher Tilton client newsletter Damages Under Tenant's Breach of Lease

2011

Fletcher Tilton client newsletter Landlord's Duty to Repair Expanded

Languages

English

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