Atty. David John McDonald

Atty. David John McDonald

David John McDonald is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate administration, general corporate and 5 other areas of law. David John received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Fairfield Fairfield 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About David John McDonald at a glance

David John McDonald is a Member based in Fairfield, Connecticut, practicing at Law Offices of O'Donnell, McDonald and Cregeen, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1988). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1985) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Bridgeport (Member, Trial and Real Estate Committees), Connecticut and American Bar Associations Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Fairfield, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David John McDonald is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate administration, general corporate and 5 other areas of law
  • David John received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • David John practices at Law Offices of O'Donnell, McDonald and Cregeen, LLC in Fairfield, CT

Practice Areas Explained

David John McDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

David John McDonald is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Connecticut →

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.

David John McDonald is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →

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.

David John McDonald is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →

Business & Corporate Law

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

David John McDonald is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →

Real Estate Law

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

David John McDonald is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David John McDonald

Where is David John McDonald's law office located?
David John McDonald's law practice is located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The firm is Law Offices of O'Donnell, McDonald and Cregeen, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David John McDonald handle?
David John McDonald focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has David John McDonald practiced law?
David John McDonald has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did David John McDonald go to law school?
David John McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact David John McDonald for a consultation?
You can contact David John 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 David John McDonald received?
David John McDonald's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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