Atty. John S McDonald

Atty. John S McDonald

John S McDonald is a lawyer practicing real estate and title insurance, probate, wills, trusts and estate planning and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota, Duluth, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About John S McDonald at a glance

John S McDonald is a Member based in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, practicing at Lawson Law Firm. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on residential, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1979). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law J.D. (—) and University of Minnesota, Duluth B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Lake Elmo, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John S McDonald is a lawyer practicing real estate and title insurance, probate, wills, trusts and estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota, Duluth, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Lawson Law Firm in Lake Elmo, MN

Practice Areas Explained

John S McDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

John S McDonald is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Minnesota →

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

John S 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.

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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 Lake Elmo 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 John S McDonald

Where is John S McDonald's law office located?
John S McDonald's law practice is located in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. The firm is Lawson Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S McDonald handle?
John S McDonald focuses on residential, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has John S McDonald practiced law?
John S McDonald has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John S McDonald go to law school?
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How can I contact John S McDonald for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John S McDonald received?
John S McDonald's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

William Mitchell College of Law J.D.
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University of Minnesota, Duluth B.A.
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1979

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