Atty. Daniel M McDonald

Atty. Daniel M McDonald

Daniel M McDonald is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, estate planning and 7 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Daniel M McDonald at a glance

Daniel M McDonald is a Member based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at McDonald Gudmestad & Schramel, P.L.L.P.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1981) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1984). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of 13th District (President, 1988) and Minnesota State Bar Associations National District Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Daniel M McDonald is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, estate planning and 7 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Daniel practices at McDonald Gudmestad & Schramel, P.L.L.P. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel M McDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Daniel M McDonald is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Daniel M McDonald is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Daniel M McDonald is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Daniel M McDonald is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel M McDonald

Where is Daniel M McDonald's law office located?
Daniel M McDonald's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is McDonald Gudmestad & Schramel, P.L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel M McDonald handle?
Daniel M McDonald focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Daniel M McDonald practiced law?
Daniel M McDonald has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Daniel M McDonald go to law school?
Daniel M McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Daniel M McDonald for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel M McDonald directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Daniel M McDonald received?
Daniel M McDonald's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1981
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1984

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