Atty. David Ross McDonald

Atty. David Ross McDonald

David Ross McDonald is a lawyer practicing insurance agents and brokers, insurance coverage, employment and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Oakland Oakland 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About David Ross McDonald at a glance

David Ross McDonald is an Of Counsel based in Oakland, California, practicing at Cresswell, Echeguren, Rodgers & Noble A Professional Corporation. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1994), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1994). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1989) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A. Political, 1985). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Ross McDonald is a lawyer practicing insurance agents and brokers, insurance coverage, employment and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • David practices at Cresswell, Echeguren, Rodgers & Noble A Professional Corporation in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Ross McDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 Oakland 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 David Ross McDonald

Where is David Ross McDonald's law office located?
David Ross McDonald's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Cresswell, Echeguren, Rodgers & Noble A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Ross McDonald handle?
David Ross McDonald focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Ross McDonald practiced law?
David Ross McDonald has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did David Ross McDonald go to law school?
David Ross McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Political, 1985).
How can I contact David Ross McDonald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1989
B.A. Political
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2001

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