Robert J. MacDonald
Super Lawyers®Free ConsultationWorker's Compensation Lawyers in Flint, MI in Flint, MI
About Robert J. MacDonald
Robert J. MacDonald represents and assists injured and disabled workers in Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury claims. He is rated High to Very High by his professional colleagues in the Martindale-Hubble Legal Directory, and was Selected for Inclusion in Michigan Super Lawyers, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. He is Past President of the Michigan Association for Justice (2019-2020) and past Chair of its Workers' Compensation Committee. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Robert J. MacDonald included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Ten Leaders in Michigan Injury Law, Age 45 and Under (tenleaders.com), 2010 - 2014 Selected for Inclusion in Michigan Super Lawyers, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Recognized as Leading Lawyer, Workers' Compensation & Social Security, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Other Sources of Feedback About Robert J. MacDonald Included on the 2026Michigan Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2015 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan, 1996
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Notre Dame, 1990
- B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Past Positions
- Genesee County Circuit Court, 1996, Law Clerk
- Professor John Brennan, 1995-1996, Law Clerk
Classes and Seminars
- Workers' Compensation Classes, UAW Locals in Region 1C
- Workers' Compensation Law, Lorman Education Services
- General Motors' Improper Coordination of Workers' Compensation Benefits, Michigan Association for Justice, 2009
- Michigan Workers' Compensation: State of the Law, Michigan Association for Justice, 2011
- HB 5002 as Amended by the Senate, Michigan Association for Justice, 2012
- Identifying the Workers' Comp Cases in Your Office, Michigan Association for Justice, 2013
Pro Bono Activities
- Treasurer, Flint Public Library, 2004 - 2010
- President, Flint Public Library, 2010 - 2011
Published Works
Articles
- "Workers' Compensation Cases" in Michigan Basic Practice Handbook, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2006-present.
- Workers' Compensation in Michigan: Law and Practice, with Co-Authors, Edward M. Welch, Jr. and Daryl C. Royal., Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2020-present.
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1996
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1997
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1999
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2011
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan, Section on Worker's Compensation
- State Bar of Michigan, Section on Social Security Disability
- State Bar of Michigan, Section on Negligence
- State Bar of Michigan, Section on Labor and Employment Law
- Michigan Association for Justice (Executive Board & Workers' Compensation Committee)
- American Association for Justice
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
- Genesee County Bar Association
- Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (Board of Directors)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Robert J. MacDonald |
| Firm | MacDonald & MacDonald PLLC |
| Address | 400 N. Saginaw Street, Suite 231, Flint, MI 48502 |
| Phone | 810-234-2204 |
| Phone | 810-234-7186 |
| Website | www.disabledworker.net |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |