Scott D. MacDonald

Scott D. MacDonald is an experienced attorney who concentrates on business law, real estate matters, and estate planning. With more than twenty-five years in practice, he advises clients on planning, transactions, and complex disputes, delivering clear guidance and steady advocacy across a wide range of legal needs statewide with confidence.

Scott completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, earning a B.A. in 1990, where he developed a foundation in analysis and communication. He later attended Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan, and earned a J.D. in 1994, preparing for practice in diverse legal forums.

Scott focuses his practice on business law, real estate law, estate planning and probate, asset protection, wills, and trusts. His work spans routine planning to high-value disputes, including seven-figure litigation, where careful strategy, negotiation, and courtroom experience are essential to protecting long term client interests and compliance matters.

Scott is admitted to practice in the State of Michigan and before multiple federal courts. His admissions include the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan and the U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, where he represents clients in federal trial matters. He is also admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, allowing him to handle appellate representation across multiple jurisdictions.

Scott maintains active involvement in professional organizations that support ongoing legal development. He is affiliated with the Michigan Bar Association, Oakland County Bar Association, Wayne County Probate Bar Association, Wealth Counsel, and the Society of Writers to Her Majesty’s Signet, where he was admitted as an Associate Member in 2020.

Scott D. MacDonald concludes his work with a client-centered approach built on integrity, clarity, and teamwork. He is known for listening carefully, explaining options in plain terms, and guiding individuals and businesses toward informed decisions that protect assets, plan for the future, and resolve legal challenges efficiently.

Law Office Affiliations

• Co-Founder, MacDonald Law, P.C.
• Member, Michigan Bar Association
• Member, Oakland County Bar Association
• Member, Wayne County Probate Bar Association
• Member, Wealth Counsel
• Associate Member, Society of Writers to Her Majesty’s Signet

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Wayne State University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Michigan State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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