Atty. Stephen Robert McDonald
Stephen R. McDonald is Chair of the Litigation group at CGA Law Firm and has been practicing law for over 25 years.
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Stephen Robert McDonald is an Attorney based in York, Pennsylvania, practicing at CGA Law Firm. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on residential, criminal defense, real estate, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996), North Carolina (Inactive) (2011), and Pennsylvania (2011). Educated at The University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in York, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen R. McDonald is Chair of the Litigation group at CGA Law Firm and has been practicing law for over 25 years
- He has acquired extensive experience in multiple areas
- Stephen is a seasoned attorney in both civil litigation and criminal defense
- Prior to joining CGA, Stephen worked at the York County District Attorney’s Office where he spent years doing jury trials
- Prior to his time as a prosecutor, Stephen was the president of a title company and handled thousands of real estate transactions
- He developed a thorough knowledge of title, contracts, assessments and easements
- Additionally, Stephen is well versed in municipal law and serves as the solicitor for multiple municipalities in south central Pennsylvania, as well as the York County Clerk of Court’s Office
- He has also represented clients in front of zoning hearing boards and other municipal and local government entities
- Stephen’s wide-ranging experience allows him to assist clients in the following practice areas: · Civil Litigation · Criminal Defense - ARD Applications - Felony & Misdemeanor charges - Traffic citations & license suspensions - Protection from abuse orders - Expungement · Municipal Law · Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board - Liquor license transfers - PLCB citations & violations · Real Estate - Commercial & Residential Sales - Title - Partition Actions - Seller Disclosure Violations - Foreclosures - Quiet Title - Tax Sale Stephen is a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- He has been admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Maryland
- He is currently a member of the York County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations
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Stephen Robert McDonald is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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