Steven R. McDonald

Steven R. McDonald is a bankruptcy attorney and the founder of The Law Office of Steven R. McDonald, LLC in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. He represents individuals in the Milwaukee area who are considering bankruptcy and need practical guidance on debt relief. His practice focuses on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, helping clients address unsecured debt, repayment planning, financial pressure, and the legal steps involved in seeking a fresh start.

McDonald earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, in 2000. He also received a Bachelor of Science in History from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 1996. His education, combined with his background as a native of Racine and service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, supports a disciplined and practical approach to helping clients understand bankruptcy options and make informed financial decisions.

McDonald began practicing bankruptcy law in 2000 and started his firm in 2004 to focus on assisting people through the bankruptcy process. Since 2005, he has been appointed by the US Department of Justice to serve as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. His experience includes guiding clients through debt liquidation, debt reorganization, bankruptcy filings, and issues involving medical bills, credit card debt, foreclosure concerns, and other financial obligations.

Steven R. McDonald is admitted in Wisconsin and before the US District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, and he has served on the board of the State Bar’s Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors’ Rights Section. Through seminars, trustee work, and client service, McDonald helps Wisconsin residents approach bankruptcy with clarity and practical direction.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Steven R. McDonald, LLC
• Board of Directors, State Bar of Wisconsin, Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors Rights (BICR) Section
• Member, National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT)

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin-Parkside
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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