Britney McDonald

Britney McDonald, partner at Marc Whitehead and Associates, LLP, in Houston, Texas, advocates nationally for clients facing multibillion-dollar insurance carriers. Specializing in employee benefits, veterans' law and disability claims, she has recovered millions of dollars for individuals wrongfully denied compensation. She routinely drafts motions and argues cases in federal district courts across Texas and nationwide, as well as before the Board of Veterans' Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Ms. McDonald’s practice focuses on holding insurers accountable through Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)-based litigation, bad faith claims, breach of contract and Deceptive Trade Practices Act violations, alongside wrongful denials of Social Security disability income and military benefits. Additionally, holding Series 7 and 63 financial licenses gives her a distinct advantage in complex disability disputes. She leverages this deep knowledge of financial markets and insurance structures to dissect intricate policy terms, evaluate long-term impacts and aggressively counter corporate tactics.

Approaching every case with rigorous preparation, Ms. McDonald combines empathetic client advocacy with high-stakes financial analysis. Recognizing that insurance denials create immense personal and financial strain, she tailors her legal strategies to expose carrier misconduct and level the playing field. Through transparent communication, relentless investigation and unyielding federal courtroom representation, she ensures her clients feel supported while pursuing every available legal avenue to hold multibillion-dollar corporations accountable.

Attending Baylor University, Ms. McDonald graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in speech communications in 2009. She then attended South Texas College of Law Houston, receiving her Juris Doctor in 2012. At law school, she was an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta, the Intellectual Property and Technology Law Society, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Associations. In the same year, she was admitted to the State Bar of Texas.