Andre O. McDonald

Andre O. McDonald

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 10 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate ... +2 more

10500 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 650, Columbia, MD

About Andre

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

McDonald Law Firm serves clients in Howard County, Baltimore City and the surrounding Counties with comprehensive estate planning services, including the drafting and review of wills, trusts and powers of attorney to ensure clients and their families are properly taken care of during their lifetime, while preserving a legacy for future generations.

10 years

35%
Elder Law 25%

Elder law attorneys deal with issues related to elderly and disabled people. They write wills, answer tax questions, and plan strategies for obtaining disability, Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare payments. Their services are useful for health and long-term care planning, as well as end-of-life planning decisions and instances of elder abuse. Elder law attorneys know what public and private resources may be available for your elderly relatives or for anyone else youknow with special needs

25%
Probate 20%

10 years

20%
Trusts 10%

10 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 6 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2019

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 10 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McDonald Law Firm, LLC

10500 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 650, Columbia, MD, 21044

McDonald Law Firm, LLC (By Appointment Only)

7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800 West, Bethesda, MD, 20814

McDonald Law Firm, LLC (By Appointment Only)

1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20007

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Andre O. McDonald's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

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Posted by pat n jim | December 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

AN EXCEPTIONAL LAWYER

Andre McDonald is absolutely amazing!! We have used his services several times! He listens, ask questions and provides excellent advice. We scheduled an appointment for Andre to draft an updated estate planning document; however, after taking time to read our current document he assured us that we di...d not need to do a new plan. (Thousands of $$$$$ saved!) After asking several questions about our blended families and children, he explained what we did need. We agreed on the spot to hire him! Without any hesitation, we will continue to use Andre's services and refer family and friends to him.

Posted by Thomas | September 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Thomas Chechefc

I have only the highest praise for Mr. Andre McDonald and his staff. At the worst of times...the passing of my beloved wife... Mr. McDonald was there to handle all of the details of creating a trust and dealing with the myriad details confronting a widowed husband. Without reservation, I can recomme...nd Mr. McDonald. He was spot on in every detail, and his staff completed all of the necessary work with remarkable speed, courtesy and personal care.

Posted by Jackie | September 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Andre saves your Heirs Costs, Hassles and Issues

Andre McDonald is by far the most knowledgeable estate attorney I have ever met. With great care he has set up my estate to cause minimal issues and costs to my heirs. He is meticulous and caring. I tried two other estate attorneys before Andre and found them lacking in details and discovered that... their methods got them paid quickly but would have left my estate a mess. Andre is the only estate attorney I can recommend to handle details properly so that my heirs do not face terrible hassles, costs and issues.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

AMAZING ATTORNEY :)

Andre is amazing! I was hesitant about having estate documents prepared, but Andre insisted that they be drafted, and he had them finalized in advance of an upcoming surgery. I cannot thank him enough for preparing these documents for me in a timely fashion for me.

Posted by Darryl | May 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Exemplary Service

My experience with the McDonald Law Firm was above par in every way. The death of my daughter and the subsequent legal maneuvers were emotionally challenging. Everyone at the firm was supportive and professional in every way. Ebony, Diane, and Mr. McDonald provided me with the first class SERVICE w...hich I needed during this difficult time. Their combined knowledge and experience allowed me to decrease my stress and anxiety navigating the legal requirements of settling my daughters estate. I will definitely use this firm in the future should the need arise. Thank you Mr McDonald for personally reaching out to me from the beginning.

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Andre O. McDonald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Fred Coover

Elder law lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and highly recommend this lawyer."

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Andrew Clarke

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andre is a consummate professional. His work is extremely thorough and he has excellent people skills. He is my only recommendation for a Maryland Estate Planning Attorney."

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Aaron Coltrane

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. McDonald is an honest, knowledgeable and dedicated attorney who is willing to go the extra mile for his clients. His passion for the law, coupled with his unwavering loyalty to his clients makes him an ideal choice for any client in need of legal advice or representation."

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Jason Perash

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andre has demonstrated an eagerness to represent clients needing help planning their estates. He attended an academically-rigorous law school that, along with the "hands-on" experience he gained in his own practice, prepared him well to help his clients."

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Millicent Shek

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Brilliant mind when it comes to estate planning for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

The Board of Directors' Award, Sixty Plus, Inc., Elder Law Clinc

2012

Melissa Mitchell Leadership Award, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School Moot Court Board

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Principal Attorney, McDonald Law Firm, LLC

2014 - 2014

Law Clerk, Washtenaw Public Defender's Office

2013 - 2014

Student Attorney, Sixty Plus, Inc., Elder Law Clinic,Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2006 - 2011

Federal Officer, Department of Homeland Security

Associations

2016 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Howard County Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Howard County Estate Planning Council

Member

2016 - Present

Bar Association of Baltimore City

Member

2016 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

Education

2014

Western Michigan University -Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

St John's University

MA - Masters

2008

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Nuts and Bolts of Estate Planning

Estate & Medicaid Planning Basics

2016

Nuts & Bolts of Estate Planning

Estate Planning Basics

2016

Nuts & Bolts of Estate Planning

Estate Planning Basics

Publications

2017

Bar Bulletin (Maryland State Bar Association) Can a Same-Sex Spouse Disinherit His or Her Spouse?

Languages

English

Spanish

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