Gregory A. MacDonald

Gregory A. MacDonald has spent more than forty years helping individuals and families with estate planning, probate matters, commercial real estate needs, and corporate concerns. His work spans simple to highly detailed planning structures, and he is known for crafting clear strategies that fit each client’s goals with care and precision.

Gregory earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois before serving as a bank examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He later completed his Juris Doctor at the John Marshall Law School, graduating with distinction while serving as the lead articles editor for the John Marshall Law Review.

Gregory has built extensive experience in estate planning by designing documents such as wills, powers of attorney, joint trusts, supplemental needs trusts, and various tax-focused trusts. He regularly develops plans that help clients reduce future costs, limit delays, and organize their affairs so loved ones can navigate the legal process more confidently.

Gregory brings broad knowledge in probate, estate, and trust administration. He has guided executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through petitions, notices, accounting requirements, tax filings, and distributions. His understanding of the Illinois Probate Act and Illinois Trust Code helps clients meet legal obligations and move through each stage of administration with clarity.

Gregory’s commercial real estate work includes contract drafting, title and survey reviews, document preparation, and closing coordination. He has represented both buyers and sellers and has negotiated commercial leases for a range of businesses. His approach emphasizes thorough review and practical guidance to support sound property decisions.

Gregory has served businesses by advising on incorporations, contract negotiations, employment issues, and ongoing corporate governance. His experience as outside general counsel for a multimillion-dollar computer consulting company and his long history of assisting organizations with agreements, acquisitions, and development projects reflect a commitment to effective, long-term legal support.

Gregory A. MacDonald continues to assist clients with thoughtful, detail-driven legal guidance shaped by decades of practical experience. His background in estate matters, real estate transactions, and business counsel allows him to address complex issues with straightforward solutions, helping clients manage important decisions with confidence and peace of mind.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, MacDonald, Lee & Senechalle, Ltd.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• John Marshall Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois
  Bachelor of Science

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