Atty. David Macdonald
David Macdonald is a lawyer practicing contracts / agreements, patent infringement, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.
Contracts & Agreements & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 28+ Years Experience
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About David Macdonald at a Glance
David Macdonald is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, business, ip, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1998) and New Jersey U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1998). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law at Newark (J.D., 1997) and Harvard University (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Macdonald
- David Macdonald is a lawyer practicing contracts / agreements, patent infringement, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
- David practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY
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David Macdonald's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Macdonald handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Patent Law in New York
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Contracts in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Securities Law in New York
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose David Macdonald
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Macdonald's practice in the field of patent, contracts, business, ip, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Macdonald brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and New Jersey U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, David Macdonald can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, contracts, and business, David Macdonald can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David Macdonald attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Macdonald Handles in New York
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