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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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Wills & Living Wills

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Highly Recommended

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Andre O. McDonald for the creation of my trust, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the start, he was incredibly thorough and patient, explaining every step of the process in a way that was easy to understand. He took the time to address a...ll my questions and concerns, making sure I fully understood the implications of each decision. I felt confident that my wishes were being accurately reflected in the documents. The professionalism and attention to detail were top-notch, and I truly appreciate the peace of mind I now have knowing my estate is in good hands. I highly recommend Mr. Andre O. McDonald for anyone seeking trust or will services.

Posted by Patricia A. Dailey | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Excellent Legal Guidance

My husband and I were clients of McDonald Law Firm, LLC with Andre McDonald as our lawyer. Mr. McDonald thoroughly understood our needs in executing a legal will to meet our requirements. I would highly recommend to my family and friends to consider McDonald Law Firm, LLC for any legal representatio...n that they may need.

Posted by Yetta | August 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Simply the Best

I met with Andre McDonald to change my will to a trust. It was a painless, joyous process as Andre is very personable and patient. He answered all my questions, provided great advice and made me feel like he was truly listening to me. His office is beautiful and his assistants are kind and welcoming ...as they offered water or coffee. I feel very good about the process and the finished product which was delivered in a timely manner and much quicker than I expected. I’ve already referred several people to this law firm and Mr. McDonald. Easy access, free parking.

Posted by Aisha Sumler-Coston | November 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

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 Gerald | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Andre McDonald of McDonald Law Firm, LLC

Mr. McDonald represented us by drafting our Joint Revocable Living Trust and Ancillary Documents (Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, HIPAA Authorizations and other legal documents). During our initial consultation Andre was extremely professional, and provided us with t...he information we needed to address our situation. We are very satisfied with the service and documents he drafted and provided to us and would highly recommend his services.

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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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