Lawyer Michael J. McDonald, graduated from Villanova University, B.A., 1976 Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1979, is now employed by Foley Law Firm at 600 Linden Street P.O. Box 1108 Scranton, PA 18501.

While being a member of Lackawanna County (President, 2003; President's Award, 2006), Pennsylvania (Zone 5 Board of Governors; Civil Rules Committee) and American Bar Associations; Federal Bar Association (President, Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2000-2001; National Delegate, 2001-2002); Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1994-1995); Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1983-1989); The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Workplace Injury Litigation Group, 1999?); Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. (Member, Board of Directors, 2002); National College of Advocacy (Advocate); American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate)., Michael J. McDonald is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael J. McDonald as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael J. McDonald offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael J. McDonald has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael J. McDonald's office is located at Scranton, PA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Michael J. McDonald has been admitted in 1979, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; 1985, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. His or her practice areas include Civil Litigation; Personal Injury.

Michael J. McDonald's college and law school education includes Villanova University, B.A., 1976, Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1979. Other biographical background includes Phi Alpha Delta (Justice, 1978-1979). Recipient, International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for Moot Court Competition. Lecturer: "My First Trial" (1992) Pa. Trial Lawyers Assoc.; "The Complete Trial: Techniques for Beginners to Veterans," (1993) Pa. Trial lawyers Assoc.; "Ethical Considerations and Problems Prior to Trial," (1993) Pa. Trial Lawyers Assoc.; "Examining the Expert Witness," (1994) Pa. Bar Institute; "Trial Evidence in the Civil Case," (1996) Pa. Bar Institute; "How to Litigate Your First Civil Trial in Pennsylvania" (2003; 2004) National Business Institute. Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Listed in: Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Philadelphia Magazine, 2004-2010. Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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