Besse H. McDonald
Health Care Law
Health Care Law
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Besse McDonald is an attorney in our professional liability – health care practice group. Besse’s experience includes defending medical professional clients in all phases of litigation, through trial, in both state and federal court. In addition to litigation defense, Besse provides legal representation to healthcare providers before their respective licensing boards. Before joining Meagher + Geer, Besse was an associate at Holland & Hart LLP in Denver.She is a 2015 graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she was the Senior Articles Editor for the Denver University Law Review. She also completed a year-long clinic representing clients seeking civil protection orders and eviction proceedings. As part of this clinic, Besse received the Outstanding Student Lawyer Award for the Civil Litigation Clinic. Prior to going to law school, Besse worked in advertising for six years.Outside of the office, Besse enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her family. Besse McDonald is an attorney in our professional liability – health care practice group. Besse’s experience includes defending medical professional clients in all phases of litigation, through trial, in both state and federal court. In addition to litigation defense, Besse provides legal representation to healthcare providers before their respective licensing boards. Before joining Meagher + Geer, Besse was an associate at Holland & Hart LLP in Denver.She is a 2015 graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she was the Senior Articles Editor for the Denver University Law Review. She also completed a year-long clinic representing clients seeking civil protection orders and eviction proceedings. As part of this clinic, Besse received the Outstanding Student Lawyer Award for the Civil Litigation Clinic. Prior to going to law school, Besse worked in advertising for six years.Outside of the office, Besse enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her family. Besse McDonald is an attorney in our professional liability – health care practice group. Besse’s experience includes defending medical professional clients in all phases of litigation, through trial, in both state and federal court. In addition to litigation defense, Besse provides legal representation to healthcare providers before their respective licensing boards. Before joining Meagher + Geer, Besse was an associate at Holland & Hart LLP in Denver. She is a 2015 graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she was the Senior Articles Editor for the Denver University Law Review. She also completed a year-long clinic representing clients seeking civil protection orders and eviction proceedings. As part of this clinic, Besse received the Outstanding Student Lawyer Award for the Civil Litigation Clinic. Prior to going to law school, Besse worked in advertising for six years. Outside of the office, Besse enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her family.
Jurisdiction
Minnesota
State Capital
Saint Paul
Highest Court
Minnesota Supreme Court
Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Typical Consultation
$150-$300
Typical Hourly Range
$250-$450/hr
Fee Model Notes
Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024
Stephen Lewis
When our clinic faced a complex medical malpractice lawsuit, we turned to Besse McDonald at Meagher + Geer. Her decade of experience in health care liability defense was immediately evident. Besse guided us meticulously through every phase of litigation, from discovery to the brink of trial, with a calm and strategic approach. Her deep understanding of both legal procedure and medical nuance, honed from her recognized work in this field, was invaluable. She was not only a consummate professional but also personally invested in protecting our reputation. The positive resolution she achieved allowed us to move forward with confidence. We cannot recommend her highly enough.