$ 200-275 per hour
Shannon D. McDonald
About Shannon
Biography
Attorney Shannon D. McDonald is an experienced and trusted employment and business law advisor and litigator who represents businesses and invividuals throughout the State of Wisconsin and greater Chicago area. He approaches each client – whether business or individual – with a real passion for understanding the issues and struggles involved, identifying the client’s goals, and partnering with the client to create a cutomized strategey to accomplish their goals.
Shannon’s representation of businesses encompasses a vast range of areas including choice of entity and business formation; drafting articles of organization, operating agreements, key employee contracts, severance agreements, and restrictive covenants; and litigating claims in state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies and arbitrations.
Shannon represents individuals in various empmloyment related issues including the negotiation and drafting of restrictive covenants, employment agreements, and severance agreements as well as prosecuting claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and a multitude of whisteblower violations.
Admissions:
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court – Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Education:
- Marquette University Law School, J.D., 2002
- University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, B.S., 1998
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
2 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 22 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 22 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
McDonald & Kloth, LLC
N96W18221 County Line Rd., Suite 200, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051
McDonald & Kloth, LLC
1840 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
McDonald & Kloth, LLC
20 North Clark St., Suite 3300, Chicago, IL, 60602
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Shannon D. McDonald's Reviews
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Posted by Joseph | January 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Impeccable Civil Attorney
Shannon McDonald was absolutely impeccable, from day 1! Shannon was able to save my company from a lawsuit in excess of $181,000.00, and get the entire case dismissed prior to trial. His professionalism and down to earth approach made me feel completely comfortable through the entire process. Thank y...
Posted by Deana | September 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Intelligent employment attorney
I've been having several issues at work. He writes the best demand letters. Very knowledgeable in his field and lays out options. Work environment slowly getting better because of him.
Posted by Nay | August 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Terrible representation.
Didn't do what I asked and let the defense bash me without rebuttal . $0 reward after $22k paid for his services. In addition he won't help with the appeal process. He's not worth his assistance.
Posted by Michael | September 24, 2021
My case
I unfortunately have bad experience I call the office is only voicemail and never return calls keep calling and don’t return calls how could I discuss the case if he don’t return calls how do I know about the case did he buy his reviews .
Posted by Rachel | May 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Superb lawyer
He went above and beyond to help me with my case in 2006. I had complex legal issues but his professionalism & diligence helped me with my discrimination & wrongful termination case.
Shannon D. McDonald's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse, and highly recommend this lawyer. Attorney McDonald is an excellent attorney, who really knows his area of the law. He is easy to work with, is a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients, and has a strong record of success. If I, personally, were to ever have an employment law issue, he will be my first and only call for representation."
"I am an attorney and used to work with Shannon McDonald, who works on employment law and employee rights matters. Shannon is very intelligent, organized, diligent and client-oriented in his legal practice. (He was also a pleasant and positive co-worker to work with). In my observation, Shannon's clients have been very pleased with the value, cost-efficiency, and results he has provided. I would highly recommend Shannon to employees or other individuals who are seeking legal services."
"Shannon is a very helpful attorney who knows his stuff. He's assisted a number of my clients at a moments notice. Always thoughtful and willing to do his best for his clients. I enjoy working with Shannon. I'm confident that he will treat my clients well."
Douglas Carroll
Employment and labor lawyer
Michael Brown
Employment and labor lawyer
Jonathan Groth
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2008
Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, McDonald & Kloth, LLC
2007 - Present
Member-Owner, Carroll & McDonald LLC
Associations
2006 - Present
Lawyer Referral Information SystemCommittee Member
2003 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin
2003 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
Education
2002
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2006
Employee and Union Member Guide to Labor Law
The Duty to Bargain Collectively, Update to Chapter 3