Atty. Matthew Thomas McDonald

Atty. Matthew Thomas McDonald

Matthew Thomas McDonald is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, estate planning, wills and probate and 10 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville in 2002, and has been licensed for 12 years.

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Profile Summary

About Matthew Thomas McDonald at a glance

Matthew Thomas McDonald is an Attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2014). Educated at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville (J.D., 2014) and The University of Tennessee - Knoxville (B.A. University, 2002). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Thomas McDonald is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, estate planning, wills and probate and 10 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville in 2002, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Matthew practices at Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Thomas McDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Matthew Thomas McDonald is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Tennessee →

Trusts

Matthew Thomas McDonald is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Matthew Thomas McDonald is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

Matthew Thomas McDonald is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

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

Matthew Thomas McDonald is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Thomas McDonald

Where is Matthew Thomas McDonald's law office located?
Matthew Thomas McDonald's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Thomas McDonald handle?
Matthew Thomas McDonald focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Matthew Thomas McDonald practiced law?
Matthew Thomas McDonald has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Matthew Thomas McDonald go to law school?
Matthew Thomas McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A. University, 2002).
How can I contact Matthew Thomas McDonald for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Thomas 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.

Education

J.D.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
- 2014
B.A. University
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2014

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