Edward Court McDonald Jr

Edward Court McDonald Jr

also known as Edward McDonald, Ed McDonald

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 40 years

Litigation Lawyer at Los Gatos, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Mediation, Real Estate ... +2 more

20 S. Santa Cruz Avenue., Los Gatos, CA

About Edward

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Business and real estate litigation with an emphasis on real estate secured transactions (mortgages, deeds of trust, and foreclosure); easement and boundary disputes; landlord / tenant disputes; and manufactured housing.

41 years | 100 cases

50%
Landlord or Tenant 15%

Residential and commercial eviction (prosecution and defense); post-foreclosure eviction (prosecution and defense); and manufactured housing evictions

41 years | 200 cases

15%
Mediation 15%

Mediation of business and real estate disputes; and divorce mediation

16 years | 25 cases

15%
Real Estate 15%

Al aspects of real estate litigation with an emphasis on secured transactions, fair housing, and manufactured housing.

41 years | 50 cases

15%
Land Use and Zoning 5%

Zoning, easement, boundary disputes; small real estate development projects; and all aspects of zoning and regulations involving manufactured housing communities

41 years | 20 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McDonald Law

20 S. Santa Cruz Avenue., Los Gatos, CA, 95030-6827

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Edward Court McDonald Jr's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Fabulous attorney

My husband and I had a situation that drug on and on and Ed was there from the beginning: supportive, insightful and working on our behalf tirelessly. He was always respected by the other party for his professionalism which kept the process proceeding and ultimately a successful resolution. He is ...king, professional and has complete integrity.

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Edward Court McDonald Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Bracamontes

Real estate lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2000

H.U.D. - Best Practices Award for Fair Housing Education, United States Dept of Housing and Urban Development

1999

Appreciation and Recognition Award - Management Education, WMA

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Principal, McDonald Law

2015 - Present

Founder / Principal, Medi8Now

2004 - Present

Senior Litigation Attorney, Adleson, Hess & Kelly

1999 - 2004

Principal, McDonald Law Offices

1998 - 1999

Partner, Rosenblum, Parish & Issacs

1992 - 1998

Prinicipal, McDonald Law Offices

1990 - 1992

Associate, Adleson, Hess & Kelly

1986 - 1990

Associate, Rosenblum, Parish & Bacigalupi

1984 - 1986

Attorney, Ropers, Majeski, Kohn, Bentley, Wagner & Kane

Associations

2004 - Present

West Valley Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

WMEG - WMA Educational Group

Chairman

1989 - Present

WMA -Western Manufactured Home Community Owners Association

Service and Industry Member

1988 - Present

Los Gatos Kiwanis Club

Past President

1985 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2006

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Trustee

Sample of Legal Cases

Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc.

Successful defense on appeal

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Education

1984

Santa Clara Univ SOL and Leavey SOB

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

1981

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts with Honors

Speaking Engagements

2015

Western Seminary Practicum

Church Law

2014

Western Seminary Practicum

Church Law

2013

Western Seminary Practicum

Church Law

2012

Western Seminary Practicum

Church Law

2011

Western Seminary Practicum

Church Law

2010

Western Seminary Practicum

Church Law

2009

Western Seminary Practicum

Church Law

2008

Western Seminary Practicum

Church Law

2007

Western Seminary Practicum

Church Law

2007

Annual Seminars and Training

Manufactured Housing Law - Legal Updates and Training

2006

Western Seminary Practicum

Church Law

2006

Annual Seminars and Training

Manufactured Housing Law - Legal Updates and Training

2005

Western Seminary Practicum

Chuch Law

2005

Annual Seminars and Training

Manufactured Housing Law - Legal Updates and Training

2004

Annual Seminars and Training

Manufactured Housing Law - Legal Updates and Training

2003

Annual Seminars and Training

Manufactured Housing Law - Legal Updates and Training

2002

Annual Seminars & Training

Manufactured Housing Law - Legal Updates and Training

2001

Annual Seminars and Training

Manufactured Housing Law - Legal Updates and Training

2000

Annual Seminars and Training

Manufactured Housing Law - Legal Updates and Training

Publications

2003

WMA Reporter Additional Disclosures to Prospective Homeowners

2003

WMA Reporter Occupancy Standards: A Storm on the Horizon

Languages

English

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