Family Law

• Adoption

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  We can provide the comprehensive legal support and representation you need to navigate the complexities of the maritime industry. Whether you are dealing with vessel ownership issues, contract disputes, or seeking compensation for losses, we are here to help. Contact us today for a consultation to discuss your case.
• Intellectual Property
  Business litigation deals with settling disputes that emerge during business dealings. This may include contract disputes, intellectual property issues, or shareholder disagreements. A skilled attorney can represent your interests in negotiations or court, working to achieve the best possible outcome for your business.

Property Law

• Real Estate Transactions
  At McDonald & McDonald we strive to assist each client with a variety of legal matters. We have the experience to help with family law issues, real estate transactions, probate planning, civil litigation, personal injury cases, and other areas of practice. Our goal is to provide economical representation designed to solve the client’s matters quickly and efficiently. Learn more about the different practice areas below.
• Land Use and Zoning
  McDonald & McDonald, PA, has been representing real estate buyers and sellers in Florida and the Caribbean for years. Our firm helps to negotiate deals, draft and review contracts, conduct title searches, draw up title insurance paperwork, handle disputes and negations, deal with zoning and land use issues, and more. Our team also handles cases involving sensitive real estate sales, including short sales and foreclosure auctions.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The founder of the firm, David C. McDonald, came to Miami in the early 1920s after working his way through law school as an insurance adjuster for Continental Casualty Company, forming this firm in 1927. Because of his claims background and experience, the firm immedi­ately developed an insurance defense practice. David McDonald joined his father in the firm in 1953. David M. McDonald joined his father in 1988 followed by his brother, Patrick McDonald, in 2001. The firm currently continues to practice in aviation, marine, and insurance related matters while also maintaining a general practice to assist its clients in a variety of legal matters. The firm assists clients in collection, real property, personal injury, family law and other areas.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  In cases where there is no will, one or more parties are challenging a will, or creditors surface unexpectedly claiming that payment is due from a deceased person’s assets, a lawyer will help clients navigate the formal estate administration process to ensure they receive the benefits that are rightfully theirs.
• Wills
  Our team of attorneys will help you avoid common probate pitfalls that could delay the execution of the will and ensure that all legalities are in order to prevent probate-related problems from arising in the future. Contact us at your convenience to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment with our wills and probate lawyer.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Foreclosure