McDONALD LAW CORPORATION
Bay Area Office Tel: 925.363.4380 Fax: 925.363.4352
Central Valley Office Tel: 916.201.2450 Fax: 916.914.2159
South Bay Office Tel: 408.315.5941 Fax: 408.668.1026
Servicing All Venues from Fresno and Salinas to the Oregon Border
McDONALD LAW CORPORATION
Corporate Office
1800 Sutter Street, Suite 430
Concord, CA 94520
ph: 925.363.4380
fax: 925.363.4352
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FIRM PROFILE
In today's competitive environment, McDonald Law Corporation champions conservative fees while maintaining our reputation for zealous advocacy, reliability and integrity.
STATEMENT OF PRACTICE
Workers' Compensation
Subrogation
Appeals
McDonald Law Corporation was founded by Michael G. McDonald in 2001. MLC offices are located in Concord, Sacramento and San Jose, California, servicing all venues from Fresno and Salinas to the Oregon border.
MLC's strong client base, name recognition and its clients' loyalty throughout California demonstrate the Firm's growth and commitment to cost-effective litigation.
Our attorneys are experienced in Workers' Compensation Law, with the founder having over 20 years experience and is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law.
FOUNDER
MICHAEL G. McDONALD
Certified Specialist
Mr. McDonald was a founding partner of Egger & Talmadge, a Professional Law Corporation and managing attorney with Egger & Hallet, a Professional Law Corporation. He has also acted as house counsel senior attorney for Home Insurance Company in Brea, California and is a Judge Pro Tem for the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.
Mr. McDonald is a lecturer for ExecuSummit, Council on Education in Management, Lorman Education Services, Insurance Education Association and various employer organizations.
His honors include the Reginald Heber Smith Fellowship, International Who’s Who of Entrepreneurs (2001), and Northern California Super Lawyers list (2007 and 2009).
MICHAEL G. MCDONALD, Attorney at Law (Founder)
EDUCATION
- Marquette University (B.A. 1980)
- California Western School of Law (J.D. 1985)
- Admitted to State Bar of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit (1986)
- Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, The State Bar of California
- Board of Legal Specialization
ASSOCIATIONS
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys Association(Board Member 2007 - present)
- Northern California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys Association (President - 2010; Board Member 2007-2009)
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation(Fresno & Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
- California Chamber of Commerce
DYLAN GOLDEN, Attorney at Law (Associate)
EDUCATION
- Duke University
- University of California Los Angeles, School of Law
- Admitted to State Bar of California
ASSOCIATIONS
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
LORI L. IBSEN, Attorney at Law (Associate)
EDUCATION
- California State University, Sacramento
- John F. Kennedy University, School of Law
- Admitted to State Bar of California
ASSOCIATIONS
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
FARAH KHALID, Attorney at Law (Associate)
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Admitted to State Bar of California
ASSOCIATIONS
Contra Costa County Bar Association
Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
Valley Industrial Claims Association
Industrial Claims Association
Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
Fresno Industrial Claims Association
CHERYL L. BARNARD, Attorney at Law (Associate)
EDUCATION
- Michigan State University; East Lansing Michigan
- Univeristy of Wisconsin Law School, Madison IW
- Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, Michigan
- Admitted to State Bar of California
ASSOCIATIONS
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
JOYCE M. AGUILAR, Attorney at Law (Associate)
EDUCATION
- University of California, Davis
- Golden Gate University, School of Law
- Admitted to State Bar of California
ASSOCIATIONS
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- ProfessionalsIn Workers' Compensation(Fresno)
- Professionals In Workers Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
KIA E. MYERS, Attorney at Law (Associate)
EDUCATION
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- Golden Gate University, School of Law
- Admitted to State Bar of California
ASSOCIATIONS
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- ProfessionalsIn Workers' Compensation(Fresno)
- Professionals In Workers Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
CHRISTOPHER J. HOGAN, Attorney at Law (Of Counsel)
EDUCATION
- Queens College, Flushing, New York (B.A. 1988)
- University of San Francisco, School of Law (J.D. 1997)
- Admitted to State Bar of California (1997)
ASSOCIATIONS
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
SAMIRA NIKAEIN, Attorney at Law (Of Counsel)
EDUCATION
- University of California, Davis (B.A. 1996)
- Thomas Jefferson, School of Law (J.D. 1999)
- Admitted to State Bar of California (2002)
ASSOCIATIONS
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
SUE L. McDONALD, Director of Operations / Paralegal
EDUCATION
- Davenport University (B.S. Law Studies / Certified Paralegal, 2000)
- Certified by the State of California as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (1978)
ASSOCIATIONS
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation, Fresno(Board Member 2008-2009)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
MOANI K. BURROW, Sr. Paralegal / Staff Liaison
EDUCATION
- New York Institute of Technology (B.S. International Business 2007)
- Los Angeles Mission College (Paralegal Certificate 2005)
ASSOCIATIONS
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
ROBIN A. LANGSTON, Paralegal
EDUCATION
- Los Angeles Mission College (Paralegal Certificate 2007)
ASSOCIATIONS
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
KELLY A. LEVIN, Billing Supervisor/ Administrative Assistant
EDUCATION
- Las Positas College
- Los Angeles Mission College (Paralegal Classes)
ASSOCIATIONS
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
BROOKE N. BARRON, Marketing Director/ Administrative Assistant
EDUCATION
- Los Positas College (A.A.- Liberal Arts Fall 2009)
- Los Angeles Mission College (Paralegal Classes)
ASSOCIATIONS
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
ADRIANA HUDSON, Office Administrator
EDUCATION
- Pittsburg Adult Education Center (Medical Front Office Certificate 2004)
ASSOCIATIONS
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- Fresno Industrial Claims Association
ESTRELLA M. GERONIMO, Administrative Assistant
EDUCATION
Heald College (A.S. - Computer Business Administration 2001)
Cal State East Bay (B.S. - Criminal Justice Adminstration 2008)
ASSOCIATIONS
- Diablo Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Valley Industrial Claims Association
- Industrial Claims Association
- Professionalsin Workers' Compensation (Fresno)
- Professionals in Workers' Compensation (Mid Valley)
- Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals
- FresnoIndustrial Claims Association
McDONALD LAW CORPORATION
Corporate Office
1800 Sutter Street, Suite 430
Concord, CA 94520
ph: 925.363.4380
fax: 925.363.4352
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