Atty. William E. McDonald

Atty. William E. McDonald

William E. McDonald is a lawyer practicing real estate, trusts and estates, wills and 5 other areas of law.

Lansford Lansford 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William E. McDonald at a glance

William E. McDonald is a Member based in Lansford, Pennsylvania, practicing at William E. McDonald. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1977), Minnesota (1990), and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Muhlenberg College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Carbon County and Pennsylvania (Member, House of Delegates, 2000—) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lansford, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William E. McDonald is a lawyer practicing real estate, trusts and estates, wills and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Muhlenberg College in 1975, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at William E. McDonald in Lansford, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William E. McDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William E. McDonald is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Trusts

William E. McDonald is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Probate

William E. McDonald is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

William E. McDonald is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Lansford 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William E. McDonald

Where is William E. McDonald's law office located?
William E. McDonald's law practice is located in Lansford, Pennsylvania. The firm is William E. McDonald. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. McDonald handle?
William E. McDonald focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William E. McDonald practiced law?
William E. McDonald has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William E. McDonald go to law school?
William E. McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact William E. McDonald for a consultation?
You can contact William E. 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 William E. McDonald received?
William E. McDonald's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law
- 1977
B.A.
Muhlenberg College
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1977
Minnesota
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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