Atty. Stephen J McDonald

Atty. Stephen J McDonald

Mr. Stephen J McDonald is a lawyer practicing commercial, real estate, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (754) 295-3581 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen J McDonald at a glance

Stephen J McDonald is a personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1974) and Broward Community College (A.A. University, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Stephen J McDonald is a lawyer practicing commercial, real estate, commercial litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a A.A. degree from Broward Community College in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Stephen practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen J McDonald's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Stephen J McDonald is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen J McDonald is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen J McDonald is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

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

Stephen J McDonald is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen J McDonald is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen J McDonald

Where is Stephen J McDonald's law office located?
Stephen J McDonald's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen J McDonald handle?
Stephen J McDonald focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Stephen J McDonald practiced law?
Stephen J McDonald has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Stephen J McDonald go to law school?
Stephen J McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.A. University, 1969).
How can I contact Stephen J McDonald for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen 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 Stephen J McDonald received?
Stephen J McDonald's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1974
A.A. University
Broward Community College
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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