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Jake McDonald was born and raised in Houston, Texas. His desire to practice law developed at a young age, as both of his parents were lawyers. As an undergraduate, he studied psychology and was published for his research in the field of human perception. He later applied this unique insight to his study of the law and representation of clients.
Prior to starting his own legal practice, Jake worked at multiple boutique litigation firms in the Houston area where he gained practical experience in the fields of personal injury law, family law, and civil litigation. He developed a reputation with his clients for hard work and honesty.
Jake connected with his clients on a personal level and didn't like the fact that the law firms were charging so much for so little. He decided to start a law practice dedicated to delivering high quality legal services for a fraction of the cost of other firms.
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17347 Village Green Dr., Suite 103, Houston, TX, 77040
13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Benjamin | August 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Top notch lawyer
My experience with Mr. McDonald was absolutely stellar. He worked a divorce case for me, and I must say he was extraordinary. He walked me through page by page my divorce decree, and explained everything in great detail. He always kept me informed with any paperwork I had to sign, and always emailed ...
Posted by Rachel | July 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Awesome Lawyer
Jake McDonald helped with my divorce and child support cases and it was kinda difficult because I was divorcing one guy and trying to get child support on another guy. I had a child with another man while still legally married but separated and he knew just how to handle it. It took some time getting...
Posted by Veronica Castillo | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Persistent and Sincere
McDonald helped me with my divorce case. The divorce was a challenge as I resided in another city while I chose to start the process in Houston given that the father of my child lives here. After I moved back to Houston with my child in efforts to find a solution for the sake of all, McDonald had eve...
Posted by sean | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce and Car Accident
I hired Jake to handle my car accident in 2015. He did such a seller job that when my marriage was on the rocks I knew exactly who I wanted to handle the issue. He advised me on how to handle the situation and if I needed a divorce he would be there. A short six months later he was hired to handle t...
Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Experience and Represented with professionalism and won my case
Jake McDonald helped me through a lengthy divorce and helped me overturn my case. He is very hands-on and personable. Any questions I had was answered very quickly. Enjoyed doing business with him.
"Jake is a great guy and a hard worker. Hire him with confidence in your family law or personal injury legal matter."
"Jake fights tirelessly for his clients to achieve the best result available. I have previously referred him several family law matters, and he continues to exceed expectations. Great lawyer!"
"When clients need a divorce attorney I refer them to Jake McDonald. He is professional, thoughtful, and consistently does a great job."
"I've known Jake for a number of years and he is building a solid practice in Houston. His rates are reasonable and he works hard. You would be well served to hire him for your next matter."
"Jake is an aggressive, intelligent, hard-working attorney. Any client would be fortunate to be represented by Jake."
"I have known Jake since law school and have seen first-hand his strong advocacy skills. He is a well respected lawyer that works hard for each of his clients. I have, and will continue to recommend Jake's services."
"Jake McDonald is an extremely personable and skilled litigator. Jake's focus is always on achieving the best results for his clients. His hard work and drive set him apart as an attorney and litigator."
"In addition to being a tough as nails litigator and negotiator, Jake is a gentleman of the first order. In a segment of the business where far too many lawyers talk a big game and come up short, I've seen him he consistently under-promise and over-deliver. Tireless, capable, and ethical. This is a guy I'll be grateful to have on my side when it counts."
"Jake is an extremely sharp lawyer. His courtroom demeanor and likable personality give his clients an advantage with judges and juries."
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2008
Moot Court Finalist, Dawson & Sodd
2015 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Jake McDonald
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Hawash Meade Gaston Neese & Cicack LLP
2010 - 2014
U.S. Attorney, McCormick & Hancock, P.C.
2015 - Present
Houston Young Lawyers FoundationGolf Tournament Committee
2010 - Present
Houston Young Lawyers AssociationCommittee Member
2010 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Preparing for Law School: How to Make the Most of Your Psychology Degree
2015
Lessons from the Real World: (What I Learned in) My First Years of Practice
2006
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