Atty. Bruce A. McDonald
Bruce A. McDonald has practiced law for 30 years and is still looking for new ways to deliver legal services more economically and efficiently.
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Bruce A. McDonald is a Partner based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at McDonald Fleming, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on probate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1984). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1978) and College of the Holy Cross University of Florida (B.S.J., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bruce A. McDonald has practiced law for 30 years and is still looking for new ways to deliver legal services more economically and efficiently
- A founding partner of McDonald Fleming, Bruce began marketing probate assistance throughout all of Florida ten years ago at Statewide Probate (link)
- He has also added estate planning to his statewide practice through Florida Statewide Wills (link to http://www.planningisloving.com)).Bruce is AV® Preeminent ™ rated by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest distinction given by his peers
- Bruce has practiced in a wide variety of legal areas and has previously been certified by The Florida Bar in mediation and business litigation
- He was an early proponent of the use of computers and the internet in the legal profession
- He holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and his J.D. degree from Florida State University College of Law.Bruce is committed to meeting the estate planning and probate needs of Floridians in all 67 counties, and strives to adhere to the philosophy of McDonald Fleming Moorhead.Key Accomplishments- Community Service Award by the Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association (2008)Professional Associations- The Florida Bar- Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association (Director, 2003-2005)Community Associations- Bruce is active in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Ronald McDonald House, and has chaired a number of local blood drives
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pensacola are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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