Michael Patrick McDonald

Michael Patrick McDonald

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 40 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Lancaster, PA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Brain Injury ... +2 more

2150 Noll Drive, Suite 300, Lancaster, PA

About Michael

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

Serious injuries, slip and fall, products liability and motor vehicle accidents - auto, motorcycle and pedestrian/drunk driving accidents and tractor trailer accidents

50%
Workers Compensation 30%

Denial of benefits, termination and suspension of benefits and settlement of benefits

30%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1985

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No misconduct found

Location

McDonald At Law

2150 Noll Drive, Suite 300, Lancaster, PA, 17603-7604

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Michael Patrick McDonald's Reviews

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Posted by MICHELLE | May 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Look no farther than McDonalds At Law

I had the pleasure of hiring McDonalds At Law for a vehicle accident that I was injured in. Whilst scouring the internet trying to find a lawyer to help me with the legal process, I saw reviews from previous clients of theirs and it was a no Brainer for me to hire them. Matthew was the attorney ...that I worked with mostly. When you speak about professionalism, timely communication and excellent customer service, this is all in one package, at McDonalds At Law. Do not hesitate to hire them, should you need lawyers who deal with personal injuries, you will not be disappointed.

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Michael Patrick McDonald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Veronis

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. He is a compassionate person who really cares about his clients. He is knowledgeable, experienced and an excellent trial lawyer. We are colleagues who often consult with each other because we value each other's opinions. Nicholas Veronis"

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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John Pyfer

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Michael is one of the finest attorneys in our area. He is a highly respected member of our legal community and has achieved much well deserved success in the courtroom for his clients."

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Nicholas Veronis

Personal injury lawyer

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John Pyfer

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 10 Pennsylvania, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorney

2015

Litigator Award, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents

2015

Member, Trial Masters

2015

Member, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Litigator Award, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents

2013

Top 100 Lawyer, American Society of Legal Advocates Top 100

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2007

Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2002

Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

N/A

National Certification, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

N/A

Platinum Member, Premier Trial Lawyers

N/A

National Certification, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2002 - 2015

Principal, McDonald At Law

1993 - 2002

Assoicate Attorney, Mikus Law Associates

1983 - 1993

Associate Attorney, Philadelphia

Associations

2016 - Present

National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys

Top 10 Pennsylvania

2015 - Present

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Member

2014 - Present

The American College of Board Certified Attorneys

Charter Member

2012 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Civil Pretrial Advocate

2010 - Present

Best Attorneys of America

Life Time Charter Member

2007 - Present

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2002 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Certified Member

1996 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Pennsylvania Association for Justice

Champion of Justice

Lancaster Bar Association

Member

American Bar Foundation

Member

2016 - 2016

National Trial Lawyers Top 100

Top 100 Lawyer

2016 - 2016

American Academy of Trial Lawyers-Premier Top 100

Premier 100

2016 - 2016

American Association of Legal Advocates - Top 100

Top 100 Lawyers

2015 - 2015

National Trial Lawyers-Top 100 PA

Top 100 Lawyer

2015 - 2015

National Trial Lawyers-Top 100

Top 100 Lawyer

2015 - 2015

American Academy of Trial Lawyers-Premier 100

Premier Top 100

2015 - 2015

American Academy of Trial Lawyers

Premier 100

2015 - 2015

American Association of Legal Advocates - Top 100

Top 100 Lawyers

2015 - 2015

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyer

2015 - 2015

National Trial Lawyers - Top 100

Top 100 Lawyer

2014 - 2014

American Association of Legal Advocates - Top 100

Top 100 Lawyers

2014 - 2015

National Trial Lawyers - Top 100

Top 100 Lawyer

2014 - 2014

National Trial Lawyer-Top 100

Top 100 Lawyer

2014 - 2014

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyer

2013 - 2013

American Association of Legal Advocates-Top 100

Top 100 Lawyers

2013 - 2013

National Trial Lawyers-Top 100

Top 100 Lawyers

2013 - 2013

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyer

2012 - 2012

National Trial Lawyers- Top 100

Top 100 Trial Lawyer

2011 - 2011

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyer

2011 - 2011

National Trial Lawyers-Top 100

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2008 - 2008

National Verdict Club

Premier Trial Lawyers Platinum Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential

2.6 million dollar award

Confidential

2.5 million dollar verdict

Confidential

1.6 million dollar verdict

Confidential

1.5 million dollar verdict

Confidential

1.4 million dollar verdict

Confidential

1.3 million dollar verdict

Confidential

1 million dollar award

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Education

1985

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Bucknell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1980

Athletic First Team Football Amercian

1980

Academic All American

1980

Top Scholar Athlete Bucknell Univeristy

Speaking Engagements

2009

National Business Institute Seminar

Winning Your First Auto Accident Case

2008

National Business Institute Seminar

Winning Your First Civil Trial

2006

Pennsylvania Bar Institute Seminar

Uninsured and Under insured Motorist Law in Pennsyvania

2004

National Business Institute Seminar

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law in Pennsylvania

2004

National Business Institute Seminar

Successfully Litigating Motor Vehicle Accident Case

1998

Lancaster Bar Association Seminar

Lancaster Bar Association Civil Practice Manual

Publications

2009

National Business Institute Seminar Winning Your First Auto Accident Case

2008

National Business Institute Winning Your First Civil Trial

2006

Pennsylvania Bar Institute Uninsured and Uninsured Motorist Law in Pa

2006

National Business Institute Seminar Successfully Litigating Motor Vehicle Accident Case

2004

National Business Institute Seminar Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law in Pennsylvania

1998

Lancaster Bar Association Lancaster Bar Association Civil Practice Manual

Languages

English

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