Patrick McDonald

Patrick McDonald is an attorney at Barbosa Law Group PLLC, where he joined in January 2026. He has more than four and a half years of family law experience and represents clients across a wide range of family matters. His practice also includes estate planning and business law. He prepares wills, trusts, health care directives, and powers of attorney, and he assists small businesses with legal needs while providing client-focused guidance.

McDonald earned a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a B.A. in History from Gustavus Adolphus College. His education supports a practice that combines family law, estate planning, business matters, and litigation. He is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and brings a foundation in legal research, writing, and client advocacy to each matter.

McDonald previously worked closely with Beth Barbosa for approximately four and a half years at her former law firm, where he focused extensively on family law matters. Earlier, he worked as a law clerk and later as an associate attorney at a Minneapolis personal injury firm. In that role, he represented clients from varied backgrounds, refined his research and writing skills, and gained appellate experience, including work on Staub v. Myrtle Lake Resort et al., which established law regarding proof of causation.

Patrick McDonald brings a broad legal background to family law, estate planning, and business matters. His earlier work included experience in family and immigration law as a paralegal for a solo practitioner. He continues to represent clients through legal planning, negotiations, and litigation while helping them understand the steps involved in their matters. His practice reflects experience across legal settings and a consistent focus on clear guidance, preparation, and client-centered service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Barbosa Law Group PLLC
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Gustavus Adolphus College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History

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