Atty. Patrick J. McDonald

Atty. Patrick J. McDonald

Patrick J. McDonald is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, contract litigation, corporate law and 29 other areas of law.

Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (843) 983-1181

Profile Summary

About Patrick J. McDonald at a glance

Patrick J. McDonald is an Attorney based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, business, real estate, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1999) and Michigan (2005). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1996) and John Carroll University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Mount Pleasant, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Patrick J. McDonald is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, contract litigation, corporate law and 29 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Patrick practices in Mount Pleasant, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick J. McDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Patrick J. McDonald is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in South Carolina →

Contracts

Patrick J. McDonald is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Patrick J. McDonald is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Real Estate Law

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

Patrick J. McDonald is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Breach of Contract

Patrick J. McDonald is one of 5,411 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick J. McDonald

Where is Patrick J. McDonald's law office located?
Patrick J. McDonald's law practice is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick J. McDonald handle?
Patrick J. McDonald focuses on formation, contracts, business, real estate, breach of contract. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Patrick J. McDonald practiced law?
Patrick J. McDonald has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Patrick J. McDonald go to law school?
Patrick J. McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Patrick J. McDonald for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick J. 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.
What awards or recognition has Patrick J. McDonald received?
Patrick J. McDonald's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Detroit
- 1996
B.A.
John Carroll University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1999
Michigan
Admitted: 2005

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