About the Law Office of Jerry A. McDonald, PLC

Our Family Law Office Was Formed to Fill a Much Needed Niche in the Legal Community

With The Law Office of Jerry A. McDonald, PLC representing you in your legal needs, you get “downtown” representation in a convenient, western suburb setting.

We are a small office where you will not be working with senior and junior partners or multilayer support staff. We pride ourselves in a cost effective, personal approach to the service we provide each client. Each case is handled expertly and efficiently. We feel that clients must be involved in the process. We advise our clients during each step of their case. We work hard to minimize costs, and billing procedures are explained fully before representation begins.

We try hard to settle the majority of our cases to avoid litigation, which can often be emotionally draining and expensive. We are very supportive of mediation and arbitration. However, if a matter cannot be settled and must proceed to litigation, we are tough, tenacious advocates for our clients and will provide aggressive representation in the courtroom.

 

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Marquis Who’s Who Honors Jerry A. McDonald, Esq., for Expertise in Law

Jerry A. McDonald, Esq., is lauded for his expertise as the owner of the Law Office of Jerry A. McDonald PLC

CHANHASSEN, MN, June 27, 2024, Jerry A. McDonald, Esq., has been recognized for his dedication and contributions to the field of law by being selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. McDonald has established himself as a distinguished attorney in the legal community as the owner and operator of the Law Office of Jerry A. McDonald, PLC. Bringing over two decades of experience to his practice, he specializes in family law, business law, estate planning, probate, real estate transactions, and criminal law. His expertise in these areas is a testament to his dedication and comprehensive understanding of the legal system. 

Besides founding his Minnesota law firm, Mr. McDonald garnered success as a business consultant for over five years, where he honed his skills in strategic planning and client advisement. However, his career began in engineering, where he worked for various defense companies for several years. This diverse background has given Mr. McDonald a unique legal issue perspective and a robust problem-solving skill set.

In addition to his primary professional endeavors, Mr. McDonald has been deeply involved in his local community. He continues to serve as a City of Chanhassen’s City Council member.  He has served in this position for over 15 years and, prior to that, as a planning commissioner for nearly three years. These roles allowed him to directly impact the development and governance of his community, reflecting his commitment to public service. His military service further exemplifies this commitment, having honorably served as a qualified submariner in the U.S. Navy’s submarine service.

Mr. McDonald’s academic background includes earning a Bachelor of Science in electrical and electronics engineering from Western Kentucky University in 1979, a Master of Business Administration from Xavier University in 1985, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2002. He was also admitted, in 2002, by the Minnesota Supreme Court to the practice of law within Minnesota.

Affiliated as a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, Mr. McDonald enjoys networking and remaining abreast in his industry. He has also made significant contributions to his community as the board chair of SouthWest Transit and as a past member of the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce. Furthermore, Mr. McDonald was previously involved with Rotary International, frequently portraying Santa Claus for the Rotary Club of Chanhassen and participating in Breakfast with Santa events alongside his wife, who played Mrs. Claus.

In light of his civic commitments, the Rotary Club of Chanhassen honored Mr. McDonald in 2022 with a Distinguished Citizen Award, recognizing his extensive contributions to the community.

As Mr. McDonald looks toward retirement, he plans to focus on spending more time with his family and pursuing personal interests sidelined during his busy career.

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Law Office of Jerry A. McDonald, PLC

600 W 78th St Suite 230
Chanhassen, MN 55317

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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday- Sunday: Closed