Practice areas: Family Law, Appellate, Military & Veterans Law; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 2002
Education: University of Richmond School of Law
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Macdonald Legal Services, LLC
329 Lawrence StMarietta, GA 30060
The founder of MacDonald Legal Services, LLC, based in Marietta, Georgia, Brad E. MacDonald provides compassionate legal services to individuals and families navigating complex legal matters involving family relationships, parental rights and domestic disputes. Through his legal practice, he provides counsel tailored to each client’s circumstances, helping them understand their legal options and make informed decisions about matters that can have lasting personal and financial consequences.
Mr. MacDonald focuses his practice on family law, guiding clients through significant life transitions and disputes involving marriage, children and family relationships. He assists individuals in addressing sensitive legal issues while working to protect their interests and pursue practical resolutions. His approach encompasses both contested proceedings and alternative dispute resolution, allowing clients to explore appropriate paths based on their needs and objectives.
In addition to his work with clients, Mr. MacDonald maintains active involvement in Georgia’s legal community. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the Family Law Section of the Cobb County Bar Association. He also serves as a barrister in the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law American Inn of Court, an affiliation that reflects his engagement with the professional community focused on family law.
Mr. MacDonald’s legal education began at Emory University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law, completing the academic preparation for his legal career. In recognition of his contributions to the legal profession, he received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. MacDonald is admitted to practice law in Georgia and before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. These admissions authorize him to represent clients in the applicable state and federal courts.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family Law, Appellate, Military/Veterans LawFocus areas
Appeals, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Military Divorce, Paternity, Same Sex Family Law
- 50% Family Law
- 30% Appellate
- 20% Military/Veterans Law
First Admitted: 2002, Georgia
Bar / Professional Activity
- Georgia, 2002
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section, Member
- Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
- Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law American Inn of Court, Barrister
- University of Richmond School of Law Alumni Association
- Emory University Alumni Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Rutter v. Rutter, 294 Ga. 1 (2013)
- Baker v. Schrimsher, 291 Ga. 489 (2012)
- Rutter v. Rutter, 316 Ga.App. 894 (2012)
- McCarthy v. Ashment, 2016 WL 5266813 (2016)
- Heintz v. Heintz, 301 Ga. 209, 800 S.E.2d 293 (2017)
- Crook v. Crook, 293 Ga.App. 867 (2013)
- Lutz v. Lutz, 302 Ga. 500, 807 S.E.2d 336 (2017)
- Harris v. Snelgrove, 290 Ga. 181 (2011)
- Hamilton v. Hamilton, 292 Ga. 81 (2012)
- McCarthy v. Ashment-McCarthy, 295 Ga. 431 (2014)
- Allen v. McGuire, 339 Ga.App. 219 (2016)
- Gunderson v. Sandy, 295 Ga. 428 (2014)
- Borotkanics v. Humphrey, 344 Ga.App. 875, 811 S.E.2d 523 (2018)
- Chanler v. Rohner, 323 Ga.App. 713 (2013)
- Edge v. Edge, 290 Ga. 551 (2012)
- Mandangal v. Hendrix, 313 Ga.App. 522 (2012)
- Lemcon USA Corp. v. Icon Technology Solutions, Inc., 338 Ga.App. 459, 789 S.E.2d 832 (2016)
- McLendon v. McLendon, 297 Ga. 779 (2015)
- Lemcon USA Corp. v. Icon Technology Consulting, Inc., 301 Ga. 888, 804 S.E.2d 347 (2017)
Pro bono / Community Service
- Boy Scouts of America; Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 4900, 2017
- Boy Scouts of America, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 4900, 2016
- Boy Scouts of America, Merit Badge Counselor, 2018
- Boy Scouts of America; Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 4900, 2015
Educational Background
- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, B.A., Major: Political Science, Major: Sociology
Honors
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2016
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2018
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2014
Awards
AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Industry Groups
- QDRO
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2018 - 2027