What areas of law does Michael R. McDonald practice?

Michael R. McDonald focuses on Business and Litigation.

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Michael R. McDonald primarily serves clients in Newark, New Jersey.

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Michael R. McDonald is an attorney based in Newark, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.

Based in: Newark, NEW JERSEY
Experience: attorney
Known for: Business · Litigation

Handles Business and Litigation matters from Newark, NEW JERSEY.
Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Michael R. McDonald represents clients in Newark, New Jersey across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Michael R. McDonald

Mr. McDonald leads the firm’s Consumer Class Action Defense Team. He represents businesses in a broad range of unfair business practice/consumer class actions and complex commercial disputes. He is recognized for his work in connection with consumer protection and advertising laws, and he uses his experience to achieve cost-effective, efficient results for his clients through the early and strategic use of motions to dispose of cases or by positioning them for favorable settlements. Mr. McDonald has repeatedly been selected for inclusion on the New Jersey Super Lawyers list, Best Lawyers®, and Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business publications.

Mr. McDonald has extensive experience in complex litigation including consumer fraud and consumer product related class action lawsuits, asserting claims under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, California consumer protection statutes, New York General Business Law, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Uniform Commercial Code, False Claims Act, California Secret Warranty law, California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, New Jersey Product Liability Act, New Jersey Truth in Consumer Contract Warranty & Notice Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, and New Jersey Gift Card Act, as well as toxic tort matters

Credentials

Education

Seton Hall University
— · 1987

Recognition

Awards & honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Litigation: General Commercial
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list, Class Action/Mass Torts
2026

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Office locations

Main office

Newark, New Jersey 07102

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What areas of law does Michael R. McDonald practice?
Michael R. McDonald focuses on Business and Litigation.
Where is Michael R. McDonald located?
Michael R. McDonald primarily serves clients in Newark, New Jersey.
Is Michael R. McDonald a verified attorney?
Michael R. McDonald's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Michael R. McDonald?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 973-596-4500.