Atty. Patrick W. McDonald
Patrick W. McDonald is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation, personal injury and 1 other area of law.
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About Patrick W. McDonald at a glance
Patrick W. McDonald is a Member based in Fall River, Massachusetts, practicing at Patrick W. McDonald. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1990). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1987). Active member of Boston, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fall River, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Patrick W. McDonald is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation, personal injury and 1 other area of law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Patrick practices at Patrick W. McDonald in Fall River, MA
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Patrick W. McDonald's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick W. McDonald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Patrick W. McDonald is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Patrick W. McDonald is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Patrick W. McDonald is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Patrick W. McDonald is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fall River are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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