About
Robert C. McDonald is a respected Delaware attorney and partner at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman. Since co-founding the firm in 1999, he has devoted his practice to representing clients across the state in cases involving personal injury, workers’ compensation, DUI, real estate, business, estates, and immigration law. His career reflects a deep commitment to serving individuals in need of skilled legal guidance.
McDonald holds a J.D. from Widener University School of Law, earned in 1983, an M.B.A. from Wilmington University, completed in 1980, and a B.A. in Accounting from Wilmington University, earned in 1979. These academic accomplishments have provided him with strong foundations in law, business, and finance. His educational background gives him the knowledge to handle both straightforward and complex legal issues with clarity and precision.
McDonald has been admitted to practice law in Delaware since 1985. He is also admitted before all trial courts, including the Supreme Court of Delaware, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. These admissions highlight his ability to represent clients at every level of litigation, from local courts to the nation’s highest legal forum.
Throughout his career, Robert C. McDonald has built a reputation for effective representation and strong advocacy. He has helped clients recover compensation for injuries, navigate complex business disputes, and address challenging immigration matters. As an active member of the Delaware State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and other professional organizations, he remains dedicated to advancing the rights of clients and strengthening the practice of law in Delaware.
Law Office Affiliations
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Partner, Silverman, McDonald & Friedman
- Member, Delaware State Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
Licensed State
- Delaware
Education
- Widener University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Wilmington University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Wilmington University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges






- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills And Living Wills
- Asylum
- Citizenship
- Animal and Dog Bites
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
- Products Liability
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Commercial Real Estate
- Land Use And Zoning
- Residential Real Estate
- DUI & DWI
- Workers' Compensation




