Phone: (305) 662-6160
Fax: (305) 662-6164
Email: Email Me
Whether serving as lead trial attorney in a complex litigation case or in a leadership role in a variety of legal and civic activities, David McDonald brings considerable energy and ability to all his activities. In both state and federal courts, he has served as lead trial counsel in the areas of product liability, personal injury and wrongful death, insurance defense, environmental torts, commercial law and professional malpractice.
- Areas of Practice:
Product LiabilityProfessional MalpracticeInsurance CoverageEnvironmental TortsCommercial LawGeneral Liability
- Bar Admissions:
Florida, 1986U.S. District Court Southern District of FloridaU.S. Court of Appeals 11th CircuitU.S. Supreme Court
- Education:
University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida, 1986
J.D.
Honors: U.S. Justice Department, Organized Crime Strike Force, Legal Internship
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, 1983
B.A.
Honors: U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Intern
Honors: Connecticut General Assembly, Legislative Intern, Environmental Regulation
- Honors and Awards:
Recipient, Pro Bono Service Award, Dade County Bar Association
The College of Master Advocates and Barristers, Senior Counsel, 2002
Multi-million Dollar Advocates Forum
Martindale Hubble AV Preeminent Rating
Superlawyers Magazine, Top Attorney 2006-Present
Florida Trend Magazine, Top Attorney 2006-Present
South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyer, 2008-Present
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
South Dade YMCABoard of Directors
Coral Reef High School Baseball Booster ClubPresident
Howard Palmetto Khoury LeagueBoard of Directors
American Bar Association
Florida Bar Association
The American Association for Justice
Florida Justice Association, Eagle Member
Dade County Bar AssociationLegislative Committee
Dade County Bar AssociationCivil Litigation Committee
Dade County Bar AssociationInsurance Committee
- Languages:
English
Spanish (conversational)