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Francis M. McDonald, Jr., Partner Attorney
Products Liability; Premises Liability - Defense; Commercial Litigation; Medical Device Litigation; General Liability; Litigation
Phone:407-287-5259
Web:http://www.mtwlegal.com
Address: 111 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1200, Orlando, FL 32801
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Law Firm:McDonald Toole Wiggins, P.A.
Lawyer:Francis M. McDonald, Jr.
Phone:407-287-5259
Fax:407-246-1895
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Products Liability; Premises Liability - Defense; Commercial Litigation; Medical Device Litigation; General Liability; Litigation
Bio:Throughout his entire career as a trial lawyer in private practice, Frank McDonald has defended product manufacturers and other business entities in complex tort litigation in state and federal courts throughout the southeastern United States. This practice has included the defense of motor vehicle companies in crashworthiness litigation as well as medical device companies, equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and other makers of consumer products in products liability matters. He has tried over 60 cases to verdicts in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. In 2008, he was invited to become a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. Mr. McDonald started his legal career in Orlando after a clerkship at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals with the Honorable Joseph W. Hatchett.He has received numerous awards and honors for his legal accomplishments and has spoken at various seminars on topics that pertain to trial practice.Awards and honors -AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®-Best Lawyers in America, in Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation, 2005—2014 editions-Florida Super Lawyers, 2007—2013-Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011-Orlando Magazine's "Top Lawyer", 2005—2012Biography-Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph W. Hatchett, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1981—1982
Admitted:1981, Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
College:University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1978
Law School:Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1981
Membership:The Florida Bar; American Bar Association (Member, Litigation Section); Orange County Bar Association; Florida Super Lawyers, 2011, 2012; Defense Research Institute; Product Liability Advisory Council; The Florida Defense Lawyers Association; American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow, 2008; Florida State Committee, 2009-).
Web:http://www.mtwlegal.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Francis M. McDonald, Jr., graduated from University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1978 Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1981, is now employed by McDonald Toole Wiggins, P.A. at 111 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1200 Orlando, FL 32801.

While being a member of The Florida Bar; American Bar Association (Member, Litigation Section); Orange County Bar Association; Florida Super Lawyers, 2011, 2012; Defense Research Institute; Product Liability Advisory Council; The Florida Defense Lawyers Association; American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow, 2008; Florida State Committee, 2009-)., Francis M. McDonald, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Francis M. McDonald, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether Francis M. McDonald, Jr. 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 Francis M. McDonald, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Francis M. McDonald, Jr.'s office is located at Orlando, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Francis M. McDonald, Jr. has been admitted in 1981, Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. His or her practice areas include Products Liability; Premises Liability - Defense; Commercial Litigation; Medical Device Litigation; General Liability; Litigation.

Francis M. McDonald, Jr.'s college and law school education includes University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1978, Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1981. Other biographical background includes Throughout his entire career as a trial lawyer in private practice, Frank McDonald has defended product manufacturers and other business entities in complex tort litigation in state and federal courts throughout the southeastern United States. This practice has included the defense of motor vehicle companies in crashworthiness litigation as well as medical device companies, equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and other makers of consumer products in products liability matters. He has tried over 60 cases to verdicts in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. In 2008, he was invited to become a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. Mr. McDonald started his legal career in Orlando after a clerkship at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals with the Honorable Joseph W. Hatchett.He has received numerous awards and honors for his legal accomplishments and has spoken at various seminars on topics that pertain to trial practice.Awards and honors -AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®-Best Lawyers in America, in Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation, 2005—2014 editions-Florida Super Lawyers, 2007—2013-Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011-Orlando Magazine's "Top Lawyer", 2005—2012Biography-Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph W. Hatchett, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1981—1982. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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