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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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Acquired: 2019
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2015
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10500 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 650, Columbia, MD, 21044
7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 800 West, Bethesda, MD, 20814
1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20007
61 Client Reviews
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Posted by William | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Outstanding assistance from Andre McDonald
At the recommendation of a relative, my wife and I consulted with Andre McDonald to redo our estate plan. Our previous one was over ten years old and was written when we lived in a different state. During the consultation, Andre explained various options for us to consider, and we decided to move for...
Posted by Michelle | March 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Highly recommend!
We have had the privilege of working with Attorney Andre McDonald for over a year regarding a family member’s estate. He has consistently shown compassion, patience, and thoroughness, providing invaluable guidance at every stage. Thanks to his sense of urgency and extensive knowledge, he saved our...
Posted by Mavis | August 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Outstanding Service
Attorney Andre McDonald completed our trust after my husband was diagnosis with a serious medical illness. He took the time to listen to our needs and educated us on the next best steps, which was easy to follow and understand. During my husband’s hospital stay I contacted him to assist with further ...
Posted by Tyrone and Thrisann | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Client
Attorney Andre McDonald completed our estate planning. The entire process was handled professionally and efficiently. His staff was amazing, very pleasant and quick to respond. I would recommend his legal services to anyone needing help with estate planning.
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...
"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."
Litigation lawyer
Debt collection lawyer
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
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
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
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
MA - Masters
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Estate & Medicaid Planning Basics
2016
Estate Planning Basics
2016
Estate Planning Basics
2017
English
Spanish