Atty. Ellen M. Macdonald

Atty. Ellen M. Macdonald

Ms. Ellen M.

Portland Portland 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Ellen M. Macdonald at a glance

Ellen M. Macdonald is a Counsel based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Crowell Moring Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, adr, and internet. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1994) and District of Columbia (1997). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1994) and Yale University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Ellen M. Macdonald is a lawyer practicing insurance/reinsurance, arbitration, privacy & cybersecurity and 1 other area of law
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Ellen practices at Crowell & Moring LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen M. Macdonald's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Ellen M. Macdonald is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Oregon →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ellen M. Macdonald

Where is Ellen M. Macdonald's law office located?
Ellen M. Macdonald's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Crowell Moring Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen M. Macdonald handle?
Ellen M. Macdonald focuses on litigation, insurance, adr, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Ellen M. Macdonald practiced law?
Ellen M. Macdonald has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Ellen M. Macdonald go to law school?
Ellen M. Macdonald earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Ellen M. Macdonald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1994
B.A.
Yale University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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