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%

Fees and Rates

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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 Aisha Sumler-Coston | November 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Professional, Thorough and Timely

I sought an attorney for my family's estate planning. My mother and I consulted and hired Andre McDonald at the MacDonald Law Firm. At our first meeting, he consulted and reviewed the estate planning process and the documents required to implement the strategy. We completed a Medical POA, Trust, and ...a Will. All of our documents were completed in about one week's timeframe. His staff was professional and courteous. I will be using this firm for future endeavors and will recommend his services to fellow peers.

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Very thorough and efficient

From my initial contact with his law office until I first met with Andre was less than a week. From start to finish the trust was done in 3 weeks. He was very thorough at explaining exactly what the trust contained and answered all my questions. He is very pleasant to work with.

Posted by Astrid | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great service

Andre McDonald was very clear in explaining the details of the various trust and estate documents. The turn around time was fast. He I earned my trust and confidence. I would recommend him highly.

Posted by Melanie | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate

I would highly recommend Mr. Andre McDonald for your Estate needs. He is very professional, dependable and reliable.

Unfortunately my Mother passed away without having a Will or any of her Estate affairs in order. Prior to my mothers passing I had never handled an Estate before. I contacted a few attorneys but didn't feel they were the right fit for all of the complications pertaining to the Estate. Some attorney's... weren't even willing to take it on. A neighbor of mine (who is an attorney) suggested that I contact Mr. Andre McDonald to handle my Mothers Estate. After our initial phone consultation, I knew immediately that he was the the right fit for all that needed to be accomplished. It was around the holidays. Mr. McDonald went above and beyond the typical duties that involve getting an Estate opened. He stayed involved and was on top of every aspect regarding the Estate throughout the entire process. He followed through with getting the Estate closed in a timely fashion. Mr. McDonald was very professional and knew exactly what to do and how to handle the Estate. He was always informative and reliable. Mr. McDonald always personally returned my phone calls and my emails in a timely manner. His staff was very pleasant and a joy to work with during a very hard time in my life. He kept me up to date on anything that needed to be done. He took the time to answer any questions or concerns that I had. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is a challenge within itself but Mr. McDonald put my mind at ease. I felt comfortable and confident knowing that he was the attorney handling my Mothers Estate during a very hard and difficult ordeal. I highly recommend Mr. Andre McDonald for any and all of your Estate needs.

Posted by Guy | June 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate planning

Mr. McDonald did an outstanding job of drafting my last will and testament and other estate planning documents. He was extremely responsive, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

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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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