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Atty. Thomas Edward McDonald

Atty. Thomas Edward McDonald

Thomas Edward McDonald is a lawyer practicing insurance. Thomas Edward received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1978, and has been licensed for 49 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Edward McDonald at a glance

Thomas Edward McDonald is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Dentons US LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), Connecticut (1981), Massachusetts (1982), and California (1983). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1981) and Stanford University (A.B., 1978). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas Edward McDonald is a lawyer practicing insurance
  • Thomas Edward received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1978, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Thomas Edward practices at Dentons US LLP in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Edward McDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Edward McDonald

Where is Thomas Edward McDonald's law office located?
Thomas Edward McDonald's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Dentons US LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Edward McDonald handle?
Thomas Edward McDonald focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Edward McDonald practiced law?
Thomas Edward McDonald has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Thomas Edward McDonald go to law school?
Thomas Edward McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact Thomas Edward McDonald for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1981
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1977
Connecticut
Admitted: 1981
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982
California
Admitted: 1983

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