Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Arlington, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Immigration

1378 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 12 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2013

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael C MacDonald, Esq. P.C.

1378 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02476

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Michael MacDonald's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Review of attorney Michael McDonald

We have found this attorney to be available, informative, patient and -- most importantly -- effective! in chaperoning the initial stage of a Green Card submission process for my wife to a successful result. We are planning to re-engage him to help us with the remaining stages of the process.

Posted by Agnes | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

I'm SO HAPPY after my experience working with Attorney Micheal McDonald .i got to know about him on the Attorney Website.After approximately 6 months we reached on an agreement On a few the issues. .Although the Divorce ended up in Trial ,The outcome was better than what my ex husband was requesting....Attorney Micheal is amazing and the best divorce lawyer.He was able to help me get closure on that chapter of my life and I am now able to move forward onto the next chapter of my life.

Posted by Emilia | August 07, 2015 | Immigration

excellent lawyer !

Michael helped me to get my green card. He was very professional, always available and returned my phone calls right away. There was a little problem during the process (as usual in immigration....) but he was able to solve it ! My experience on Immigration process with Michael was great and absolu...tely I do recommend him !!!

Posted by James | August 05, 2015 | Immigration

Will highly recommend

I hired Mr. MacDonald a few years ago to help me with my wife's immigration status. Since the beggining he was friendly professional and always there to answer my questions and help me with the process. I was so satisfied and happy that i refered him to my coworkers and family to help them out as wel...l .

Posted by Kozue | July 20, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

I initially asked for his consult while he was in California. He is the first lawyer encounter I ever had and I was pleasantly surprised. I really didn't know how the lawyer thing worked, but I am so glad I went to him. My situation was bit unique, I won't go into details, but I'm from Japan and ...I am a physician. I wanted his advice on immigration issues. He has vast knowledge about these topics and was very helpful even in a situation as unique as mine. He is very honest, and hard working, and has the the best interest of his client in mind. In short he really is a good person and a good lawyer. We doctors are always skeptical about lawyers, but MacDonald changed my mind, and I really respect him for what he does. I now go to him for everything and refer all my friends. He is trustworthy and you know he will get things done.

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Michael MacDonald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Immigration lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an extremely competent, reasonably-priced lawyer of high ability. You would do well to avail yourself of his services."

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William Moore

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney MacDonald is a highly skilled and talented lawyer. I highly recommend him."

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Shelley Prebenda

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael MacDonald is highly competent and knowledgeable. This lawyer listens well and takes client matters seriously. Highly resourceful and very conscientious, Attorney MacDonald is well above the mark within the legal community. Michael MacDonald is perceptive, sharp, and has an uncanny ability to think outside of the box. He's an excellent attorney who is sure to handle your legal concerns with utmost professionalism and skill."

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Sean Branigan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He is the greatest writer I know. He is superb at divorce, immigration, and defense law but is a true full service attorney. I spent years with Michael obtaining excellent results for his/our clients and I would trust him with my life and have. If you can find him - use him. SUPERIOR LAWYER."

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Omar Qadeer

Immigration lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Moore

Family lawyer

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Shelley Prebenda

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Omar Qadeer

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

First Justices' Award for Pro Bono Publico Excellence, First Justices' of the Probate and Family Court

2015

Meg Connolly MVP Award, Senior Partners for Justice

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Michael MacDonald

2013 - 2015

Attorney, Volunteer Lawyer's Project

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Harriet Buhai Center For Family Law

2005 - 2010

Associate, Branigan and Associates

2004 - 2005

Attorney, Law Officeof Daniel Green

Education

2003

Boston College

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

1999

University of Massachusetts, Boston

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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