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Katherine Louise McDonald
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Lawyer Katherine McDonald | Lawyer Child Custody
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 425-425 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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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
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Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
I Couldn't Be More Satisfied
Katherine represented me for my custody conference. The outcome was more than I could have asked for. As a result my children will start to get the counseling they need.
Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2015 | Child Custody
Well Represented
I am very pleased with Attorney McDonald's handling of my child custody/spousal support cases. She was prepared and to the point on the specifics of my case...I felt very well represented! I would not have wanted to be on the other side. Because of her skill and hard work....I was able to get pri...
Katherine Louise McDonald's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Attorney McDonald is knowledgeable and is a zealous advocate. I endorse Attorney McDonald."
"I endorse this lawyer.i highly recommend her for any Family law case. She always does great work for her clients."
Michele Kluk
Family lawyer
Douglas Roeder
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Michael Gleeson
Family lawyer
Thomas Clark
Family lawyer
Michael Pykosh
Unknown lawyer
Experience
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
Why do I need an Advance Directive/Power of Attorney/Will?
Estate Planning
2014
Why do I need an Advance Directive/Power of Attorney/Will?
Estate Planning
2013
Why do I need an Advance Directive/Power of Attorney/Will?
Estate Planning
Languages
English