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Patrick W McDonald

4.4
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fall River, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

139 South Main Street, Suite 401, Fall River, MA

About Patrick

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Trials in the Massachusetts Superior Courts and Districts Court. Drunk Driving, Drug Cases, Gun Cases, Domestic Violence, Larceny.

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorce and Paternity Actions.

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Automobile Injuries, Dog Bites, Slip and Falls.

25%
Workers Compensation 25%

Representing injured workers before the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents.

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 35 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1990

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Location

McDonald Law LLC

139 South Main Street, Suite 401, Fall River, MA, 02721

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Patrick W McDonald's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Douglas L | August 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He’s down to earth guy!

Pat went extra mile for me, he was first recommended to me while I was waiting trial on charges. He got my case dismissed on that one and then I hired him again for driving after suspension.usually get time but got it dismissed w fine.

Posted by Thomas | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not very impressed

I used him for a comp case a couple years ago. He tried to settle for a small sum of cash that would have left me broke. He actually tried to bully the settlement out of me. I switched lawyers and recently got 6 times the amount he tried to get me to take. What angered me is that he still got a perce...ntage of the settlement because I started with him even though the 2nd attorney did more work than he did.

Posted by Kelsey & Ryan Holleran | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer in fallriver!!!!

Pat mcd really gets the job done. Well respected lawyer in the court room.. If you ever have a problem pat is the one who ripes them a new one. I use pat for everything never once disappointed in the results

Posted by Sheila | November 19, 2014

A SHARK IN THE COURTROOM- DOES NOT BACK DOWN

Attorney Patrick McDonald represented a family member of mine recently and won my family members' FREEDOM. Mr. McDonald was easily accessible to me. He encouraged me to keep in touch with him, and ALWAYS replied back almost immediately. If you want results and you want to WIN, then you want to call ...this man! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Posted by Matt | October 8, 2010

Great

Best lawyer in fallriver mass hands down yes more then a lawyer he's Now a family friend pat always looks out for me great friend and best lawyer hands down.

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Anthony Bucacci

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Patrick on some personal injury clients that retained our firm for bankruptcy. Because these two areas of law often cross paths its necessary to work hand in hand with other attorneys. Each and every client that Patrick for their personal injury case was very happy with the results Patrick achieved for them. He is also a pleasure to work with when you have to coordinate your case with his. Highly recommended."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

N/A

American Jurisprudence Award, West Publishing Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Education

1990

Vermont Law School

Juris Doctor

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