A. McDonald Law Office

What A. McDonald Law Office does

McDonald Law Firm, LLC is a privately held Maryland-based law firm founded in 2015 by Andre O. McDonald. The firm specializes in four practice areas: estate planning (wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives), special needs planning (special needs trusts and ABLE accounts coordinated with SSI/Medicaid eligibility), Medicaid and elder law planning (MAAP Trusts, asset protection, long-term care cost mitigation), and fiduciary representation (estate administration, trust administration, guardianship). It serves individuals and families throughout the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area across three physical offices located in Columbia, MD (headquarters, Howard County), Bethesda, MD (Montgomery County, opened 2019), and Washington, DC. The team comprises two attorneys and six support staff, with Stacie S. Rogers joining as Associate Attorney in December 2025 through the acquisition of Frank, Frank & Scherr, LLC, Maryland's premier elder law firm.

The firm's revenue model is purely professional services — fees generated from attorney consultations and legal engagements, with no disclosed public pricing. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and relationship-driven: free initial consultations, professional referrals (reinforced by pro bono work with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland and Bar Association of Baltimore City Senior Legal Services), content marketing (blog articles and free downloadable estate planning guides), and organic social presence on Facebook and LinkedIn. The Essential Plan product bundles a will, power of attorney, advance directive, living will, and HIPAA authorization, and includes a complimentary one-year DocuBank membership providing 24/7 emergency access to advance directives.

The firm relies on standard legal practice management technology rather than proprietary platforms: CosmoLex serves as the client portal for document access and management, while DocuBank provides third-party emergency document storage and retrieval. There is no proprietary technology, no API or software product, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Operations are conducted under Maryland legal licensing requirements, and the firm operates as a limited liability company without external investment, parent corporation, or public listing. Andre O. McDonald was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to serve on the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Council (2018-2021), reinforcing the firm's positioning in elder law and long-term care planning.

Name

A. McDonald Law Office

Legal name

McDonald Law Firm, LLC

Website

https://mcdonaldesq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

McDonald Law Firm, LLC is a Maryland-based estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and fiduciary representation law firm serving individuals and families across three offices in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area (Columbia, Bethesda, and Washington DC).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Estate Planning and Elder Law Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411), Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (52592), Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities (523991)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Estate Administration & Probate Services (FSAAANAE), Corporate Trust Services (Trustee, Agent & Escrow Roles) (FSAEAKAB), Benefits, Insurance & Long-Term Care Planning Navigation (Medicare/Medicaid/LTC) (HLADALAI)

Keywords

• Estate planning services
• Elder law services
• Medicaid planning
• Special needs planning
• Fiduciary representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Estate Planning: Attorney fees for estate planning services including wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. Services provided to individuals and families throughout Howard County, Montgomery County, and Washington DC.
2. Legal Services - Special Needs Planning: Legal services for families including special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and coordination with government benefits (SSI, Medicaid).
3. Legal Services - Medicaid/Long-Term Care Planning: Medicaid planning and asset protection services, including MAAP Trusts and spend-down strategies.
4. Fiduciary Representation Services: Legal representation for personal representatives, trustees, guardians, and attorneys-in-fact during estate administration, trust administration, and guardianship proceedings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

McDonald Law Firm, LLC provides estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning legal services for individuals and families in Maryland and Washington, DC. Core offerings include wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, Medicaid asset protection strategies, and fiduciary representation services covering trust administration, guardianship, and estate administration/probate. The firm delivers these services through personalized attorney consultations at three physical office locations.

Product overview

McDonald Law Firm LLC is a legal services practice offering a comprehensive suite of estate planning, elder law, and fiduciary representation services. The core offerings include Wills and Revocable Trusts, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney documents, Special Needs Trusts (third-party, pooled, and self-settled), Medicaid Planning with Asset Protection strategies, and Fiduciary Representation services covering Trust Administration, Guardianship, and Estate Administration/Probate. The firm provides ancillary services including DocuBank membership for emergency document access. The firm was strengthened by the December 2025 acquisition of Frank, Frank & Scherr, LLC, a premier elder law firm. Practice areas span Columbia (Howard County), Bethesda (Montgomery County), and Washington DC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wills and Revocable Trusts Legal services for drafting Last Will and Testament and revocable living trusts to ensure proper asset distribution after death and avoid probate.
• Living Trusts Revocable living trust planning services that allow clients to control property during life and seamlessly transfer it to beneficiaries upon death without probate.
• Power of Attorney Legal document drafting for Financial Power of Attorney and Healthcare Power of Attorney to designate agents to manage finances or make medical decisions if the client becomes incapacitated.
• Special Needs Trusts Special needs trust planning including third-party special needs trusts, pooled special needs trusts, and self-settled special needs trusts to provide financial support while preserving access to government benefits like Medicaid and SSI.
• Asset Protection Planning Medicaid planning strategies to protect assets including homes, savings, and income while qualifying for long-term care benefits.
• Medicaid Planning Long-term care planning services including Medicaid spend-down strategies, Medical Assistance Asset Protection Trust (MAAP Trust), testamentary trusts, and nursing home care planning.
• Trust Administration Legal guidance for trustees on managing trust assets, distributing to beneficiaries, maintaining records, and fulfilling fiduciary duties in compliance with Maryland law.
• Guardianship Legal representation for establishing adult guardianship, filing court documents, court hearings, and advising on guardian responsibilities.
• Estate Administration and Probate Estate administration services including will validation, personal representative appointment, asset gathering, creditor claims, tax filings, and distribution to beneficiaries.
• Fiduciary Representation Legal guidance and representation for personal representatives, trustees, attorneys-in-fact under power of attorney, and court-appointed guardians on fiduciary duties and responsibilities.
• DocuBank Membership Complimentary one-year DocuBank membership provided with Essential Plans, offering emergency card access to advance directives 24/7 and secure online document storage (SAFE).

Quantifiable outcome

• DocuBank emergency card makes advance directives immediately accessible 24/7 via fax or online
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DocuBankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocuBank provides emergency wallet cards and 24/7 online access to advance directives. McDonald Law Firm includes a complimentary one-year DocuBank membership with every Essential Plan to ensure client documents are available when needed.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fisher & Talwar: Elder law and estate planning boutique serving clients in Maryland/Pennsylvania on Medicaid planning, long-term care planning, and special needs trusts. Comparable as a similarly-sized elder-law-focused boutique competing in the same practice verticals.
• Lerch, Early & Brewer: Long-standing Bethesda-based full-service law firm with a substantial Trusts & Estates practice serving Montgomery County and DC high-net-worth clients. Directly comparable as a regional competitor for estate planning, trust administration, and fiduciary representation in the same geography.
• Offit Kurman: Mid-Atlantic regional law firm (offices in MD, DC, VA, PA, NJ, DE, NY) with a sizable Trusts & Estates and Elder Law practice serving individuals and families. Closely comparable as a multi-office competitor for estate planning, Medicaid planning, and fiduciary matters.
• Paley Adelman</description>: Bethesda-based boutique law firm focused on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and fiduciary services for high-net-worth individuals and families. Comparable as a similarly-positioned Mid-Atlantic boutique directly competing for the same estate planning clientele.
• Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Drnovsek & Stott: Maryland-based law firm with deep Trusts, Estates and Elder Law capabilities serving clients throughout the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Comparable as a multi-office MD/DC competitor in the same practice area and geography.

Emerging players

• Wealth.com: Digital estate planning platform serving financial advisors and their HNW clients with tech-enabled wills, trusts, and beneficiary planning tools. Comparable as an emerging technology-enabled alternative targeting adjacent customer channels (RIAs, wealth managers) for estate planning workflows.

Broad incumbents

• LegalZoom: Largest online legal services platform offering wills, living trusts, power of attorney, and business formation nationwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same end-customer (families seeking basic estate planning) with lower-cost, lower-touch offerings.
• Trust & Will: National online platform offering DIY wills, trusts, and estate plans. Comparable as a competing channel for commoditized estate planning products, though McDonald differentiates via personalized attorney-led service on more complex matters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mcdonaldesq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcdonald-law-firm-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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