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Andre O. McDonald
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Biography
Andre O. McDonald is the founder and principal attorney at McDonald Law Firm, a Columbia law firm serving clients throughout Howard County and the surrounding counties in the areas of estate planning, special needs planning, Medicaid/long-term care planning, and veterans pension planning.
Since Mr. McDonald was admitted to the Maryland Bar, in addition to managing a successful law practice, he has served as a volunteer attorney with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland and the Bar Association of Baltimore City – Senior Legal Services, where he has helped Maryland low-income seniors with their estate planning needs. Mr. McDonald currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Howard County Estate Planning Council. In 2018, Mr. McDonald, was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan, Jr. to serve on the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Council.
While in law school, Mr. McDonald served as a student attorney with the Washtenaw County Public Defender Office and the SixtyPlus, Inc., Elderlaw Clinic. At the Public Defender Office, Mr. McDonald advocated on behalf of indigent defendants charged with misdemeanors and felonies. Additionally, Mr. McDonald represented low-income seniors with a wide range of civil matters during his tenure with the SixtyPlus, Inc., Elderlaw Clinic. He also served as the court appointed guardianship reviewer for, the Circuit Court of Michigan for, Ingham County, Clinton County, and Eaton County. Mr. McDonald served as an Ambassador for the law school, mentoring newly-admitted first-year law students.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. McDonald served our nation as an Enlisted Officer with the United States Marine Corps. He also served for several years as a Federal Security Officer with the Department of Homeland Security where he trained new officers and mediated and resolved disputes regarding officer disciplinary action or officer-management matters. This breadth of experience helps Mr. McDonald deliver legal services and work with clients in a practical, goal-oriented manner.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 6 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 10 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2015
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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Posted by Sybil Hayes | February 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
I always felt estate planning was for the wealthy, not me, I'm just a regular everyday worker. With my initial reluctances to start an estate planning process, Mr. McDonald was patience, understanding and knowledgeable. He and his staff answered questions promptly and I felt comfortable Mr. McDonald...
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 ...
Posted by Bob | November 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Retired
The attorney was retained to develop a comprehensive trust. He was very thorough thru out the process . questions He entertained my questions and his responses were always well thought out. As an elder I needed someone who would be respectful but would also produce a quality document. Attorney McDon...
Posted by Wendy | November 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent lawyering!
My husband and I are greatly appreciative of how Mr McDonald took a somewhat complicated matter -- setting up a joint revocable living trust -- and streamlined the process for us. The questions he asked along the way for clarification of our intent showed he really was trying to make sure this came o...
Posted by Wendell | June 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Probate
Mr. McDonald was referred by a family after the death of my mother. His expert advice and voice of reason regarding her estate reduced the stress of navigating probate 10-fold. I couldn't be happier with the personal touch he provided because he always made me feel as though I was his most important...
Andre O. McDonald's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse and highly recommend this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brilliant mind when it comes to estate planning for his clients."
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Howard County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Howard County Estate Planning CouncilMember
2016 - Present
Bar Association of Baltimore CityMember
2016 - Present
WealthCounselMember
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