Mcdonald Scott Worley

Mcdonald Scott Worley

also known as Don Worley

2.3
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 28 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

1770 Saint James Place, #100, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 1 year

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2024

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 2 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2024

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 2 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 28 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

McDonald Worley PC

1770 Saint James Place, #100, Houston, TX, 77056-3405

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Mcdonald Scott Worley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.4 /5.0

75 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | 2 stars

Posted by Har Kaur | November 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Active around Up Case

I have an active Round Up Case with this firm and can’t get an update from them. My last update received from the firm was 6 months ago. I repeatedly call and leave messages with no response. I was assigned a paralegal and she no longer works for the firm, but I have received no communication about ...her not working for the firm. The only reason I know she doesn’t work there is my email got bounced back as undeliverable. Highly concerning and it has caused me to lose faith that this “award winning” firm is properly representing me.

Mcdonald Worley

Replied last November 19, 2024

Hi Har, we’re sorry to hear that you're dissatisfied with our communication. Could you please email us at [email protected] with more identifiable information? This will help us locate your case so a team member can provide you with an update and address any questions you have. Thank you!

Posted by Joyce | February 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Scandals

I have been a case with these people for awhile. The first person a dealt with was very nice and let me know what was going on. Some people I have to give some of this money to done know what they are getting and the person I have been talking to will not call me back when I call, will not email me b...ack. In December she told me was settled and should hear something by beginning of January but the other day when I was asking questions and matter of fact it took me 25 calls and messages to get her to answer me. She told me 3 weeks ago my closing statement was on lawyer desk but still not signed. About a week ago she said she would have the lawyer call me and still haven't heard from no one. They took a fourth of my money for judges supposedly but of course I can't get no one to tell me anything.

Mcdonald Worley

Replied last September 06, 2023

Joyce, I'm disappointed that you were not satisfied with the firm. As we discussed, the deductions were not for Judges. When an insurance company or medicare pays for medical treatment related to a personal injury, they are legally entitled to be reimbursed from any settlement proceeds. I tried my best to explain this but give me a call and we can further discuss. You were receiving monthly updates from the firm and we show you have received your settlement proceeds. Give me a call if you want to go over anything again. - Don

Posted by Essure Client | August 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Essure Client

This is by far the worst firm I’ve dealt with! They are horrible with keeping you updated, then when they do update you, they tell you information that isn’t true. They basically spin you around the corner and just feed you anything. Don’t get me started on the paralegal, Christina. She NEVER respond...s to emails or anything. I just don’t get it. They send out paperwork explaining your settlement, promising a certain amount with a time frame if you send back docs right away. Find out you only walk away with about 25-30% if that. Well well well, Now it’s, oh a certain amount was held back for medical liens and the resolution department must finalize before we can release payment. Well I would love to see documentation stating that liens were actually placed and money held back for that purpose. With that being said, I feel like we’ve been scammed all around!!! Praying we all get to the bottom of this and receive our freaking money!!! We’ve waited long enough!!!

Mcdonald Worley

Replied last September 04, 2022

I'm not sure who you are because you did not say your name here. However, I obviously did not do a good job explaining the lien process in my email to you. Health insurance companies have a legal right to be reimbursed out of your settlement if they pay for health care related to your injury. I know it doesn't seem fair after what happened to you but that is the current law. Also, you should be receiving monthly updates from us via email and text message. Please reply to my email letting me know who you are and I will personally call you to go over everything. And I will work with the court appointed lien resolution company to get the documents you want regarding the liens. Have a good weekend. - Don Worley

Posted by Lisa | May 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Lisa

I too am waiting for words from Mr. Worley. Supposed to have been filed, no word to let me know whats going on or how I might be able follow my case to kinda know how much longer, life is short, I'm in my 60's now

Mcdonald Worley

Replied last September 06, 2023

Lisa, you are receiving monthly updates from our firm via email and text message. Please let me know if your email address or your phone number changed. - Don

Posted by Jimmy | April 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Defective and Dangerous Products

Started Off GREAT, but now NO RESPONSE or Updates

I am a client. My name is Jimmy Rinehart. My case is the Defective Knee claim & MWPC case #1901529. So, you are able to verify my identity. I signed the settlement agreement at the end of 2021. I have received my last "pay off" notice from CMS (Medicare) that their portion of the lawsuit has... been settled, indicating they have been paid. The last email update I received from McDonald Worley was January 26, 2022. I've heard nothing since then and have received no return calls or email responses to my update inquiry. Considering this firm is apparently getting close to 40% of the settlement, I would think they would be more responsive at this point. I guess they're just holding the funds for the interest. They really were great at the beginning. But now I'm trying to decide if I should reach out to the State of Texas Bar Association or to the Attorney General's office. Really disappointed in what I thought was going to be a great representative firm for my defective knee claim.

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Mcdonald Scott Worley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Glenn Honda

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has the expertise and experience you need for your serious slip/fall, car accident or other personal injury case."

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James Moore

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Other

"I proudly endorse Don as a great attorney."

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Michael Jeffcoat

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent Texas lawyer!"

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Jason Melton

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Don is a great Texas Legal Resource."

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Richard Ursha

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don gets great results for his client. He is an awesome attorney and I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2018

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2017

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Managing Partner, McDonald Worley

Associations

1997 - Present

Class Action Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Education

1999

University of Houston

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1997

University of Houston Law Center

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

Languages

Spanish

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