Atty. Robert J. MacDonald

Atty. Robert J. MacDonald

Immediate Past President, Michigan Association for Justice, 2019-2020. Chair, Workers' Compensation Committee, Michigan Association for Justice, 2012-2019; Executive Board & Workers' Compensation Committee, 2009—present; Leading Lawyer in Social Security Disability & Workers' Compensation, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.

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Profile Summary

About Robert J. MacDonald at a glance

Robert J. MacDonald is a Member based in Flint, Michigan, practicing at MacDonald & MacDonald PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on discrimination, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1997), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1999), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (2011). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D. Cum, 1996) and Notre Dame, University of (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Flint, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Immediate Past President, Michigan Association for Justice, 2019-2020
  • Chair, Workers' Compensation Committee, Michigan Association for Justice, 2012-2019
  • Executive Board & Workers' Compensation Committee, 2009—present
  • Leading Lawyer in Social Security Disability & Workers' Compensation, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
  • Michigan Super Lawyer, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
  • Co-author with Edward M. Welch, Jr. and Daryl C. Royal, Workers' Compensation in Michigan: Law and Practice, 5th ed., Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2020
  • Author, "Workers' Compensation Cases," Michigan Basic Practice Handbook, Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 6th ed. (2006—present)

Practice Areas Explained

Robert J. MacDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

Robert J. MacDonald is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Michigan →

Wrongful Death

Robert J. MacDonald is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Michigan →

Personal Injury

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.

Robert J. MacDonald is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Robert J. MacDonald is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Michigan →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Robert J. MacDonald is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert J. MacDonald

Where is Robert J. MacDonald's law office located?
Robert J. MacDonald's law practice is located in Flint, Michigan. The firm is MacDonald & MacDonald PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J. MacDonald handle?
Robert J. MacDonald focuses on discrimination, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Robert J. MacDonald practiced law?
Robert J. MacDonald has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Robert J. MacDonald go to law school?
Robert J. MacDonald earned their education at (J.D. Cum, 1996); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Robert J. MacDonald for a consultation?
You can contact Robert J. MacDonald 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 Robert J. MacDonald received?
Robert J. MacDonald's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Cum
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1996
B.A.
Notre Dame, University of
- 1990

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 2011

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