Katherine Louise McDonald

Katherine Louise McDonald

3.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 13 years

Child custody Lawyer at Camp Hill, PA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Elder Law ... +2 more

2132 Market St, Dethlefs Pykosh Law Group Llc, Camp Hill, PA

About Katherine

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 13 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Dethlefs-Pykosh Law Group, LLC

2132 Market St, Dethlefs Pykosh Law Group Llc, Camp Hill, PA, 17011-4706

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Katherine Louise McDonald's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wish we could have a do over

Katie is very laid back and casual and so is her defense. She sat by and allowed the other party's lawyer to dictate the entire proceedings. She did not fight for us or defend us as she had said she would do in our meetings before going to court. She acted like a scared little girl on the playground ...in the court. i highly suggest finding a different lawyer - unless you just want someone who fills a seat.

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Katherine Louise McDonald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michele Kluk

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Attorney McDonald I have worked with Attorney McDonald on numerous cases in the family law area. I have always found her approach to settling matters to be forthright, and honest while always being a zealous advocate for her client's interest."

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Michael Gleeson

Child custody lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked through numerous divorce, custody and support matters with Attorney McDonald on the other side. She has proven herself to be principled, yet fair, which has helped clients on both sides get to where they need to be. I would recommend her services to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and diligent family law practitioner."

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Thomas Clark

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney McDonald is knowledgeable and is a zealous advocate. I endorse Attorney McDonald."

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Michael Pykosh

Child custody lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer.i highly recommend her for any Family law case. She always does great work for her clients."

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Michele Kluk

Family lawyer

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Douglas Roeder

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Michael Gleeson

Family lawyer

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Thomas Clark

Family lawyer

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Michael Pykosh

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Simply the Best Readers' Choice Divorce Attorney, Harrisburg Magazine

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Simply the Best Readers' Choice, Harrisburg Magazine

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, Dethlefs-Pykosh Law Group, LLC

2014 - 2020

Associate, Dethlefs Pykosh Law Group, LLC

2013 - 2014

Owner, Katherine L. McDonald, Esq.

2011 - 2012

Certified Legal Intern, Elder Protection Clinic

2010 - 2012

Law Clerk, Morris & Vedder

2010 - 2012

Volunteer, Miller Center for Public Interest Advocacy

Associations

2014 - Present

Cumberland County Bar Association

2014 - Present

Dauphin County Bar Association

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

2009 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

2009 - Present

York County Bar Association

Education

2012

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Bucknell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

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Estate Planning

2014

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Estate Planning

2014

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Estate Planning

2014

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Estate Planning

2013

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Estate Planning

Languages

English

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