Atty. Brian Daniel McDonald

Atty. Brian Daniel McDonald

Brian Daniel McDonald is a lawyer practicing insurance recovery, business & tort litigation, commercial. Brian received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Daniel McDonald at a glance

Brian Daniel McDonald is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Jones Day. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (2003). Educated at University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (JD, 2002) and Georgetown University (B.S. University, 1999). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Daniel McDonald is a lawyer practicing insurance recovery, business & tort litigation, commercial
  • Brian received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Brian practices at Jones Day in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Daniel McDonald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Daniel McDonald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Brian Daniel McDonald is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian Daniel McDonald is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Brian Daniel McDonald is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Daniel McDonald

Where is Brian Daniel McDonald's law office located?
Brian Daniel McDonald's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Daniel McDonald handle?
Brian Daniel McDonald focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian Daniel McDonald practiced law?
Brian Daniel McDonald has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Brian Daniel McDonald go to law school?
Brian Daniel McDonald earned their education at (JD, 2002); (B.S. University, 1999).
How can I contact Brian Daniel McDonald for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 2002
B.S. University
Georgetown University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003

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