Robert J. MacDonald

michworkcomp@sbcglobal.net
Born: Flint, Michigan, November 5, 1968
Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1990, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1996
Practice Areas: Worker's Compensation; Personal Injury; Social Security Disability; Employment; Disability Benefits; Disability Discrimination; Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries; Wrongful Death; Premises Liability
Membership: Genesee County Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on: Worker's Compensation, Negligence, Labor and Employment Law); Michigan Association for Justice; National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives; American Association for Justice.
Admissions: 1996, Michigan; 1997, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; 1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Publications: "Worker's Compensation Cases" in Michigan Basic Practice Handbook, 6th ed. (Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2006-present); "Workers Comp: A Few Facts Worth Knowing for the Non-Practitioner" BarBeat, (Genesee County Bar Association, July/August 2007); "General Motors' Improper Coordination of Workers' Compensation Benefits," Michigan Association for Justice, 2009
Leadership & Recognition: Michigan Association for Justice Executive Board's Workers' Compensation Committee 2009-present; Ten Leaders in Michigan Injury Law, Age 45 and Under (tenleaders.com)
Robert J. MacDonald has over a decade of experience representing injured and disabled workers in workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability cases. He has also assisted clients suffering from personal injury as well as those who have faced disability discrimination.Robert J. MacDonald’s legal abilities have been rated High to Very High by his professional colleagues. Learn more about this rating
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Workers' Compensation Classes, UAW Locals in Region 1C
Workers' Compensation Law, Lorman Education Services
Past Experience:
Genesee County Circuit Court, 1996, Law Clerk
Professor John Brennan, 1995-1996, Law Clerk
Pro Bono Activities:
Treasurer, Flint Public Library, 2004 - Present
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